Johnston, S.F. (1998) Lovibond comparator. In: Bud, R. and Warner, D.J. (eds.) Instruments of Science: A Historical Encyclopedia. Series: Garland reference library of social science (936). Garland , New York, USA, pp. 129-130. ISBN 9780815315612
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Abstract
The history of the Lovibond Comparator is described, a commercial optical device used to monitor and grade products by their 'tint' or colorimetric measurement.
| Item Type: | Book Section (Encyclopaedia entry) |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Optics, tintometer, colorimetry, colour, standardization |
| Status: | Published |
| Glasgow Author(s): | Johnston, Prof Sean |
| Authors: | Johnston, S.F. |
| Subjects: | E History America > E151 United States (General) Q Science > QC Physics Q Science > QD Chemistry T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TP Chemical technology |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Publisher: | Garland |
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