ASTM E2630-08(2013) PDF

Scope: 5.1 The test method is suitable for the development, specification and quality control testing of fluorescent and non-fluorescent coatings that are intended to be inspected for defects under Specification E2501 illumination.

1.1 This test method covers the instrumental measurement of the luminance ratio of a fluorescent coating or sheet sample when illuminated by a narrow band source.

1.2 This test method is generally applicable to any coating or sheeting material having combined fluorescent and reflective properties, where the fluorescence is activated by 405 nm light.

1.3 This test method is intended as a companion to Specification E2501 to support the development and specification of industrial coatings that are used in a system for detection of coating defects when inspected with the Specification E2501 light source. This test method establishes a quantitative measure of the optical property of a coating that correlates to its ability to enhance defect contrast under the specified inspection light source.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM E2630-08(2013) Referenced Document

ASTM D2805 Standard Test Method for Hiding Power of Paints by Reflectometry
ASTM D4356 Standard Practice for Establishing Consistent Test Method Tolerances
ASTM D5162 Standard Practice for Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of Nonconductive Protective Coating on Metallic Substrates
ASTM E1164 Standard Practice for Obtaining Spectrophotometric Data for Object-Color Evaluation
ASTM E1488 Standard Guide for Statistical Procedures to Use in Developing and Applying ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E179 Standard Guide for Selection of Geometric Conditions for Measurement of Reflection and Transmission Properties of Materials
ASTM E2501 Standard Specification for Light Source Products for Inspection of Fluorescent Coatings
ASTM E284 Standard Terminology of Appearance

2008 ASTM E2630-08(2013) Standard Test Method for Luminance Ratio of a Fluorescent Specimen using a Narrow Band Source
2008 ASTM E2630-08e1 Standard Test Method for Luminance Ratio of a Fluorescent Specimen using a Narrow Band Source
2008 ASTM E2630-08 Standard Test Method for Luminance Ratio of a Fluorescent Specimen using a Narrow Band Source