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Record 1 1998-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Pulp and Paper
DEF

A directional brightness measurement utilizing essentially parallel beams of light to illuminate the paper surface at an angle of 45°.

OBS

Brightness measurement more commonly used within the paper industry in the United States as opposed to Canada where Elrepho or ISO brightness is used (measurement by Elrepho or Technibrite Brightness Meters).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Pâtes et papier
DEF

Mesure unidirectionnelle de la blancheur employant des faisceaux parallèles de lumière pour illuminer la surface du papier à un angle de 45°.

OBS

Cette méthode est particulièrement utilisée aux États Unis contrairement au Canada où la blancheur ISO est employée (déterminée à l'aide d'un appareil Elrepho ou Technibrite).

Spanish

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