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Reflective spectrocolorimeter(Biotechnology and Medical Engineering)

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INSTRUMENT INCHARGE

Kunal Pal

Professor

Signal Acquisition & Analysis, Biomedical Image Processing, Biomedical Equipment Design

BASIC INFORMATION

  • Make & Model : Instrument type: Benchtop Spectrophotometer Make: X-rite Model: Ci7600
  • Department : Biotechnology and Medical Engineering
  • Location : BM208
  • Category : Category - III
  • Status : Functional
  • User Manual : Download

PRINCIPLE:

The X-Rite Ci7600 is a reflective spectrocolorimeter designed to measure the color of reflective materials such as paints, plastics, textiles, and coatings. The principle behind its operation is based on spectrophotometry, where the device illuminates the surface of the sample with a specific light source (typically a white light) and measures the reflected light. The device breaks down the reflected light into its component wavelengths, which are then analyzed to determine the color characteristics of the sample. It uses the CIE color model and color scales like Lab* (lightness and color components) and XYZ color space for precise color representation. The Ci7600 can also offer multi-angle color measurement, providing more accurate readings on glossy or textured surfaces, simulating the color appearance in various lighting conditions.

APPLICATION:

Paints and Coatings: The Ci7600 is widely used in industries producing automotive paints, architectural coatings, and industrial coatings to ensure color consistency and match across batches. Textiles: It is used in the textile industry for color matching of fabrics, ensuring color consistency between production runs. Plastics and Polymers: Plastic manufacturers use this device for quality control, ensuring that plastic products such as containers, packaging, and automotive components maintain consistent color standards. Printing Industry: Printing companies utilize the spectrocolorimeter to match and monitor the color quality of printed materials, ensuring consistency in the final output. Food and Beverage: In food production, color measurement ensures that the appearance of products such as beverages, packaged food, and confectionery meets standards.

EXPERIMENTS & CHARGES:

EXPERIMENT - 1

  • Name of Experiment : Color Analysis
  • Condition of Analysis : As per the MSDS and cover letter
  • Service Units : 1 Sample
  • Academic & Educational Institution Charges : ₹ 649.00
  • R & D National Laboratory Charges : ₹ 1,038.00
  • Industry Charges : ₹ 1,558.00
  • International Charges : ₹ 2,155.00
  • Available for Sample Booking : Yes
  • Remarks :