What Is the Emissivity of Tungsten Carbide?

[swc90]

Hi,
For the purpose of my FYP I am carrying out temperature analysis on a single point cutting tool while machining on a lathe. I am using a handheld infrared camera to determine this.

In order to carry this out accurately the emissivity of the material must be inputted to the device as a parameter...something I cannot find!

Would anyone out there know the emissivity of tungsten carbide or perhaps even an approximate value?

Regards,

swc90

 

[SteamKing]

The paper at the link:
http://www.physics.sk/aps/pubs/2001/aps-2001-51-6-359.pdf
suggests that the emissivity of WC = 0.85

 

[swc90]

SteamKing,

Thanks a million for your help, much appreciated. Makes things a little easier for me.

Regards,

swc90