Emissivity in Radiation Formulas

Emissivity is the ability of an object to emit infrared energy. Emissivity can have a value from 0 (shiny mirror) to 1.0 (blackbody). Most organic or oxidized surfaces have emissivity close to 0.95. And is denoted by ε.

Radiation formulas that make use of Emissivity

fxNet Heat Lost by SurfaceGo

fxDiffuse RadiosityGo

fxNet Heat Lost by Surface given Diffuse RadiosityGo

FAQ

What is the Emissivity?

Emissivity is the ability of an object to emit infrared energy. Emissivity can have a value from 0 (shiny mirror) to 1.0 (blackbody). Most organic or oxidized surfaces have emissivity close to 0.95.

Can the Emissivity be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Emissivity, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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