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The Absorptivity is a measure of how much radiation is absorbed by a surface, influencing heat transfer and energy efficiency in various applications. Check FAQs
α=GabsGi
α - Absorptivity?Gabs - Absorbed Radiation?Gi - Incident Radiation?

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0.65Edit=390Edit600Edit
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Absorptivity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
α=GabsGi
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
α=390W/m²600W/m²
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
α=390600
LAST Step Evaluate
α=0.65

Absorptivity Formula Elements

Variables
Absorptivity
The Absorptivity is a measure of how much radiation is absorbed by a surface, influencing heat transfer and energy efficiency in various applications.
Symbol: α
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
Absorbed Radiation
The Absorbed Radiation is the portion of incident radiation energy that is absorbed by a material, influencing its temperature and thermal behavior.
Symbol: Gabs
Measurement: Heat Flux DensityUnit: W/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Incident Radiation
The Incident Radiation is the energy from electromagnetic waves striking a surface, influencing heat transfer and material interactions in various engineering applications.
Symbol: Gi
Measurement: Heat Flux DensityUnit: W/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Absorptivity

​Go Absorptivity using Reflectivity and Transmissivity
α=1-ρ-τ

Other formulas in Absorptivity, Reflectivity and Transmissivity category

​Go Absorbed Radiation using Absorptivity and Incident Radiation
Gabs=αGi
​Go Absorbed Radiation using Incident, Reflected and Transmitted Radiation
Gabs=Gi-Gref-Gtr
​Go Absorptivity using Reflectivity for Opaque Surface
αo=1-ρ
​Go Incident Radiation using Absorbed, Reflected and Transmitted Radiation
Gi=Gabs+Gref+Gtr

How to Evaluate Absorptivity?

Absorptivity evaluator uses Absorptivity = Absorbed Radiation/Incident Radiation to evaluate the Absorptivity, Absorptivity formula is defined as a measure of the amount of radiation absorbed by a substance, describing the ability of a material to absorb radiation energy, which is essential in understanding the interaction between radiation and matter in various fields such as physics, chemistry, and biology. Absorptivity is denoted by α symbol.

How to evaluate Absorptivity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Absorptivity, enter Absorbed Radiation (Gabs) & Incident Radiation (Gi) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Absorptivity

What is the formula to find Absorptivity?
The formula of Absorptivity is expressed as Absorptivity = Absorbed Radiation/Incident Radiation. Here is an example- 0.433333 = 390/600.
How to calculate Absorptivity?
With Absorbed Radiation (Gabs) & Incident Radiation (Gi) we can find Absorptivity using the formula - Absorptivity = Absorbed Radiation/Incident Radiation.
What are the other ways to Calculate Absorptivity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Absorptivity-
  • Absorptivity=1-Reflectivity-TransmissivityOpenImg
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