Gain the latest knowledge about the colour technology of coatings in a single book - from the fundamentals of colour perception, to colour measurement and colour-order systems, through to the characterisation and practical application of pigments. The authors provide a comprehensive state-of-the-art survey of relevant industrial colour applications and illustrate the different methods of elementary and advanced colorimetry in detail. An excellent introduction for the ambitious expert to the field of colour technology.

The Mission: The latest knowledge on the colour technology underpinning coatings in a single book - from the fundamentals of colour perception, to colour measurement and colour-order systems, through to the characterisation and practical application of pigments. The book serves as a vehicle for acquiring a solid grounding in the key principles underpinning the application of colour technology to coatings. Indispensable for coatings experts and those with aspirations in that direction. The Audience: Trainees, students and newcomers to the profession who are seeking to acquire a solid grounding in colour technology, as well as experts wishing to deepen, extend or refresh their knowledge. The Value: This book provides a comprehensive state-of-the-art survey of relevant industrial colour applications and explains the various physical physiological aspects of pigment optics. Colour problems discussed in this book include the optics and chemistry of solid-colour and effect pigments, colorant formulation, optical microscopy of effect colour shades for pigment identification, methods of elementary and advanced colorimetry, measurement and visual assessment of solid and effect colour shades, colour tolerances and acceptability, and colour-order systems. There is also a special chapter devoted to the newly emerging area of visual texture assessment of effect colour shades.