Surface Absorptivities

Radiation absorbed by a surface

The absorptance is the amount of radiation absorbed by a surface compared to that absorbed by a black body.

Surface Absorptivity
Aluminum, dull/rough polished 0.4 - 0.65
Aluminum. polished 0.1 - 0-40
Asbestos Cement, old 0.83
Black matt 0.95
Chromium plate 0.20
Iron, galvanised old 0.89 - 0.92
Grey paint 0.95
Light gren paint 0.95
Limestone 0.33 - 0.53
Red clay brick 0.94
White paint 0.89

Search the Engineering ToolBox

Engineering ToolBox - SketchUp Edition - Online 3D modeling!

3D Engineering ToolBox - draw and model technical applications

Engineering ToolBox - SketchUp Edition - enabled for use with the amazing, fun and free Google SketchUp

Translate the Engineering ToolBox
About the EngineeringToolbox