212912024 Gloss ASTM 02457, ASTM D523. Back to Polymers & Plastics (/polymers-plastics/) Share Gloss ASTM D2457, ASTM D523 Specular Gloss ASTM D2457, ASTM D523 Scope: Specular Gloss is a measure of the light reflected by the surface of a material. Gloss can be inherent in ‘the material, a result of the molding process, or a result of surface texture. Gloss can also be affected by environmental factors such as weathering or surface abrasion. Thus Gloss can be useful in product development, process development, and end use performance testing, Test Procedure: Gloss measurements are always referenced against a standard, and the angle of reflection (20°, 60°, or 85°) must be specified. The Glossmeter is set to the proper angle, calibrated, then checked with the standard supplied with the meter. The meter is then placed on the test sample and a reading is taken. Specimen si Any flat surface larger than the base of the Glossmeter - 45 x 145mm (1.75" x 5,625") minimum. Data: 20” Gloss (GU = Gloss Units) 60° Gloss (GU = Gloss Units) 85° Gloss (GU = Gloss Units) Please note that this test description is intentionally generic in nature and aimed at providing a descriptive summary to enhance test understanding. Standards can be obtained from appropriate standards authorities. Related Services: Testlopedia - The Plastics Testing Encyclopedia (/polymers/testlopedia/) Xenon-Arc Accelerated Exposure (/polymers/testlopedia/xenon-arc-accelerated-exposure/) Need help or have a question? hitpsswwwintertek.com/polymersiteslopadiaspecular-gloss! 48212912024 Gloss ASTM 02457, ASTM D523. SEND US A REQUEST Wilton UK: +44 1642 435 788 Benelux: +3188 126 8888 USA: +1413 499 0983 APAC: +65 6805 4800 Germany: 0800 5855888 449 711 27311 152 Switzerland: +41 61 686 4800 Mexico: 01 800 5468 3783 +52 55 5091 2150 Brazil: +5511 2322 8033 Australia: +61 1300 046 837 India: +91 22 4245 0207 Email (mailto:web.cp@intertek.com?subject=Gloss ASTM D2457, ASTM D523 (25444)) Polymers & Plastics (/polymers/) Physical and Mechanical Testing of Polymers (/palymers/testing/mechanical/) Polymers and Plastics Chemical Testing (/polymers/testing/analytical/) Polymer Regulatory and Consulting Services (/polymers/consulting/regulatory/) Polymer Product Processing Development Support (/polymers/pilot-plant-processing/) Polymer Applications (/polymers/applications/) Microbeads and Microplastics Testing and Consultancy (/polymers-plastics/microbeads-and-microplastics-testing-ane: consultancy/) hitps:www.intertek.com/polymersiteslopaciaspecular-goss! 28212912024 Gloss ASTM 02457, ASTM D523. Testlopedia® (/polymersitestiopedia/) Composites Testing (/composites/) Recycled Plastics Analysis (/analytical-laboratories/recycled-plastics/) ‘Automotive Polymers and Plastics Testing (/automotive/polymers-and-plastics-testing/) Flexible Polymer Packaging Testing (/packaging/testing/film-sheet/ ) Plastics A to Z (ipolymers/a-to-2/ ) Coatings and Thin Films Analysis and Testing (/chemicals/coatings-thin-films/) Adhesives Analysis and Formulation Testing (/chemicals/adhesives-analysis-and-formulation/) Resources: Reference Guide to Evaluating Assembly Failure of Composites and Plastics (/polymers/testlopedia/evaluating-assembly failure-reference-guide/) Polymers and Plastics Global Polymers and Plastics Testing (/polymers-plastics/) Polymer and Plastics Services from A-Z (/polymers/a-to-2/) (industries!) (knowledge-education/) (/about/) ('contact/) jy Pintertek Group pe ( djsciaimer egal) ‘Terms /terms/) Privacy Vprivacypolicy?) Cookies Veookie-poliey) Gent Portal (/lient-potas/) Modern Slavery Act Statement (/about/carporate-responsibility/modern-slavery-act-statement/) (Opt Out from Communications (nttp/e2intertek.com/opt-out-management/) TOTAL QUALITY. hitps:www.intertek.com/polymersiteslopaciaspecular-goss! 313