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A colorimeter measures color and spectra in both the ultraviolet and visible regions using D65 illumination to provide accurate measurement of whitening agents and fluorescent colors.
Applications:
- characterize colors on documents and artifacts in CIE LAB space
- quantify color changes of inks and pigments as they age
- measure changes in colors after conservation treatment processes
Example project: Recycled Paper Fiber: Longevity Study

Colorimeter.
