Difference between revisions of "Refractive index"
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refr index; ref. index; RI; Brechungsindex (Deut.); indice de réfraction (Fr.); | refr index; ref. index; RI; Brechungsindex (Deut.); indice de réfraction (Fr.); | ||
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==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:21, 4 October 2022
Description
The ability of a material to deflect light. The refractive index is a ratio obtained by dividing the speed of light in a vacuum by the speed of light as it passes through through the material. The refractive index of a material, such as a pigment, gives an indication of its color value and hiding power.
Synonyms and Related Terms
refr index; ref. index; RI; Brechungsindex (Deut.); indice de réfraction (Fr.);
Physical and Chemical Properties
- water=1.33
- glass=1.50
- linseed oil=1.57
- zinc oxide=2.00
Resources and Citations
- R. Mayer, The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques, Viking Press, New York, 1981
- Walter C. McCrone, John Gustave Delly, The Particle Atlas, W. McCrone Associates, Chicago, IV, 1972
- Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982