ASTM E 430 - 05 Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Gloss of High-Gloss Surfaces by Abridged Goniophotometry

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Current edition approved June 1, 2005. Published July 2005. Originally approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as E 430 – 97 (2003). 6 p. These test methods cover the measurement of the reflection characteristics responsible for the glossy appearance of high-gloss surfaces. Two test methods, A and B, are provided for evaluating such surface characteristics at specular angles of 30° and 20°, respectively. These test methods are not suitable for diffuse finish surfaces nor do they measure color, another appearance attribute.