Specifications
Appendix B – Emissivity Table Non Metals 
thermoIMAGER TIM      72 
Appendix B – Emissivity Table Non Metals 
Material 
typical 
Emissivity 
Asbestos   0.95 
Asphalt   0.95 
Basalt   0.7 
Carbon non oxidized  0.8-0.9 
  graphite  0.7-0.8 
Carborundum   0.9 
Ceramic   0.95 
Concrete   0.95 
Glass   0.85 
Grit   0.95 
Gypsum   0.8-0.95 
Ice   0.98 
Limestone   0.98 
Paint non alkaline 0.9-0.95 
Paper any color  0.95 
Plastic >50 μm non transparent  0.95 
Rubber   0.95 
Sand   0.9 
Snow   0.9 
Soil   0.9-0.98 
Textiles   0.95 
Water   0.93 
Wood natural  0.9-0.95 










