Level of education
Master's degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Description
The EU's objective is to understand and apply the principles of color formulation as practiced in the color industry. To this end, the basics of spectrocolorimetry, light-matter interactions, and the simplest formulation models (Beer-Lambert and Kubelka-Munk) are studied and used in practical work.
Hourly volumes:
CM: 12
TP: 8
Objectives
Advanced formulation of simple and complex mixtures (dyes and pigments)
Creation of colorimetric databases.
Knowledge of the main color formulation software programs.
Teaching hours
- Color formulation - CMLecture12 p.m.
- Color formulation - Practical workPractical Work8 hours
Mandatory prerequisites
Color Physics Course M1
Knowledge assessment
Continuous assessment
Syllabus
Principles of spectrocolorimetry: standard illuminants A, C, D65, etc., standard observers CIE 2° and 10°, colorimetric functions. Standardization. Concept of metamerism.
Light-Matter Interactions: absorption, diffusion, specular and diffuse reflection. Links to visual appearance.
Simple subtractive mixing. Beer-Lambert law. Application to the formulation of a mixture of non-diffusing dyes.
Complex subtractive mixing. Kubelka and Munk model. Saunderson surface correction. Application to the formulation of a pigment mixture.
Additional information
Administrative contact(s):
Master's Program in Chemistry Secretariat
https://master-chimie.edu.umontpellier.fr/