List of Samples

Labeling Method:
The labeling of the metal samples was done using a 3-letter ID system separated by periods. The first letter identifies the metal type (C: cast aluminum, A: 6061 aluminum, I: invar, S: stainless steel). The second letter signifies the initial metal treatment (R: raw, P: Polished, M: machined, B: Bead-Blasted). Finally, the last letter identifies the coating treatment of the sample (B: Black-Dye Anodization, H: Hardcoat Non-Dyed Anodization, N: Electroless Nickel Coating).
Example: C.R.B : Cast Aluminum, Raw, Black-Dye Anodization

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Sample
Description
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Labsphere Inc. SRS-05-010
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Diffuse reflectance standard with approx. 5% reflectance across a broad wavelength range.
A.R.B
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Raw 6061 Aluminum, Anodized (MIL-A-8625, Type II, Class 2, Black)
A.M.B
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Machined 6061 Aluminum, Anodized (MIL-A-8625, Type II, Class 2, Black)
A.P.B
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Polished 6061 Aluminum, Anodized (MIL-A-8625, Type II, Class 2, Black)
A.B.B
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Bead-Blasted 6061 Aluminum, Anodized (MIL-A-8625, Type II, Class 2, Black)
A.R.H
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Raw 6061 Aluminum, Anodized (MIL-A-8625, Type III, Class 1, Non-dyed)
A.M.H
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Machined 6061 Aluminum, Anodized (MIL-A-8625, Type III, Class 1, Non-dyed)
A.P.H
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Polished 6061 Aluminum, Anodized (MIL-A-8625, Type III, Class 1, Non-dyed)
A.B.H
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Bead-Blasted 6061 Aluminum, Anodized (MIL-A-8625, Type III, Class 1, Non-dyed)
C.R.B
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Raw Cast Aluminum, Anodized (MIL-A-8625, Type II, Class 2, Black)
C.M.B
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Machined Cast Aluminum, Anodized (MIL-A-8625, Type II, Class 2, Black)
C.P.B
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Polished Cast Aluminum, Anodized (MIL-A-8625, Type II, Class 2, Black)
C.B.B
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Bead-Blasted Cast Aluminum, Anodized (MIL-A-8625, Type II, Class 2, Black)
C.R.H
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Raw Cast Aluminum, Anodized (MIL-A-8625, Type III, Class 1, Non-dyed)
C.M.H
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Machined Cast Aluminum, Anodized (MIL-A-8625, Type III, Class 1, Non-dyed)
C.P.H
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Polished Cast Aluminum, Anodized (MIL-A-8625, Type III, Class 1, Non-dyed)
C.B.H
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Bead-Blasted Cast Aluminum, Anodized (MIL-A-8625, Type III, Class 1, Non-dyed)
I.R.N
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Raw Invar (thick), Electroless Nickel Coat (MIL-C-26074)
I.M.N
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Machined Invar (thick), Electroless Nickel Coat (MIL-C-26074)
I.P.N
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Polished Invar (thick), Electroless Nickel Coat (MIL-C-26074)
I.R.N
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Raw Invar (thin), Electroless Nickel Coat (MIL-C-26074)
I.P.N
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Polished Invar (thin), Electroless Nickel Coat (MIL-C-26074)
S.R.N
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Raw Stainless Steel, Electroless Nickel Coat (MIL-C-26074)
S.M.N
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Machined Stainless Steel, Electroless Nickel Coat (MIL-C-26074)
S.P.N
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Polished Stainless Steel, Electroless Nickel Coat (MIL-C-26074)
Permanent Marker on Aluminum
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6061 Aluminum coated with Sharpie black permanent marker
Weathered Permanent Marker on Aluminum
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6061 Aluminum coated with Sharpie black permanent marker left outside from 6 August 2012 to 27 August 2012
Black Masking Tape
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Thor Labs T743-2.0
Black Aluminum Foil
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Thor Labs BKF12
Blackout Fabric
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Thor Labs BK5
Black Foam Board
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Black foam board purchased at an arts and craft store.
Black Foam Board
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Cardboard sample coated in black permanent marker (Sharpie).
Black Dry Erase
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Cardboard sample coated in black dry erase marker (Expo).
Black Duct Tape
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Cardboard sample covered in black duct tape.
Black Velcro
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Cardboard sample covered in adhesive velcro (fuzzy side).
Black Electrical Tape
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Cardboard sample covered in standard black electrical tape.
Black Felt
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Black felt sample purchased at an arts and craft store.
Black Construction Paper
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Typical black construction paper.
Valspar
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Spray can Valspar premium enamel, flat and fast drying, for interior/exterior and ideal for wood, metal, and more.
Rustoleum
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Spray can Rust-oleum specialty high heat tough protective enamel for grills, wood stoves.
Spray Paint
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Generic spray paint for interior/exterior and fast drying.
Acktar Fractal Black
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Black oxide optical coating sample from Acktar Advanced Coatings.
Acktar Metal Velvet
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Black oxide optical coating sample from Acktar Advanced Coatings.
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Rhodes LP Polisher
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JH Rhodes polishing material.
Flock 55
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Edmund Optics Black Out Material Flock 55
Flock 65
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Edmund Optics Black Out Material Flock 65