Most 3D renderers will allow you to use these values when creating materials. In 3D modeling, texturing and rendering you can create photorealistic materials under any lighting conditions.
IOR works in Autodesk 3Ds Max, Autodesk Maya, Blender 3D, Maxon Cinema 4D, Chaos Corona, Chaos Vray, Arnold, Redshift or Octane.
Create realistic 3D rendered materials, by setting correct IOR values (Index of Refraction). You can create more physically accurate renders of a material by using IOR values.
What is IOR?
The Index of Refraction (IOR) controls the refraction level of light traveling through a material. An IOR of 1.0 such as in the case of Air, causes no distortion or dispersion of objects behind the material. Light travels through the medium without significant interference. An IOR of 1.33 such as in the case of Water, causes significant distortion. The higher the IOR the more refraction happens to the transmitted light.
What is the Abbe number?
The Abbe number is the value of a material’s dispersion. It indicates the variation of refractive index versus its wavelength.
Low Abbe numbers produce significant wavelength dispersions, creating prismatic effects.
While high Abbe numbers produce low dispersions allowing the light-waves to transmit with less interference.
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Vanadium Oxide is an inorganic compound used in catalysts, batteries, and smart window technologies due to its unique electronic properties.
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Vanadium Pentoxide
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Vanadium Pentoxide is a yellow crystalline compound widely used as a catalyst in the production of sulfuric acid and in battery technology.
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Variscite is a hydrated aluminum phosphate mineral that is often found as a secondary mineral in aluminum-rich deposits. It is typically green to bluish-green in color and has a waxy to earthy luster.
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Vegetable Oil (50 °C)
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Vegetable oil is a type of oil derived from plants, commonly used for cooking, frying, and as an ingredient in various food products. It is composed of triglycerides, which are esters of glycerol and fatty acids. Vegetable oils vary in color, flavor, and viscosity depending on the source plant and processing method.
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Vinyl is a synthetic plastic polymer commonly used in flooring, records, and upholstery due to its durability and flexibility.
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Vitreous Carbon is a hard, glass-like form of carbon known for its high temperature resistance and chemical inertness.
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Vivianite is a hydrated iron phosphate mineral that is commonly found as bluish-green to colorless crystals or earthy masses. It forms in oxygen-poor environments such as swamps, marshes, or areas with decaying organic matter.
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Vodka is a clear alcoholic beverage composed primarily of water and ethanol, along with small amounts of other compounds such as flavorings or impurities.
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Wardite is a hydrated phosphate mineral that belongs to the group of rare secondary phosphate minerals. Wardite crystals are usually colorless to white, but they can also occur in shades of yellow, green, or blue.
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Water is a transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for all known forms of life. At standard atmospheric pressure, water typically boils at 100°C (212°F) and freezes at 0°C (32°F). The refractive index of water changes with temperature and wavelength, with variations in density and the presence of impurities.
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Whiskey is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash, aged in wooden casks to develop flavor.
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Whisky, also known as whiskey, is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. Whisky is aged in wooden barrels, which can impart additional flavors and colors to the spirit.
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White Rum is a type of rum that is clear and typically undergoes minimal aging. Its refractive index may vary slightly depending on factors such as alcohol content and impurities.
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Wolframite is a dense mineral composed of iron, manganese, and tungsten oxides, primarily mined as an ore of tungsten.
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Wollastonite is a white, fibrous calcium silicate mineral used as a filler in plastics, ceramics, and paints.
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Wood is a natural, fibrous material from trees and plants, widely used in construction, furniture, and paper production.
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Wood Ash is the powdery residue left after the combustion of wood, commonly used as a soil amendment and in soap making.
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Wood Charcoal is a porous carbon material created by heating wood without oxygen, commonly used as fuel and in purification processes.
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Wulfenite is a lead molybdate mineral with the chemical formula PbMoO4. It forms bright orange to red crystals that are translucent to transparent. Wulfenite is often found in the oxidized zones of lead deposits, where it can occur in association with other lead minerals.
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Xanthan Gum is a polysaccharide used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in food and cosmetic products.
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Xenon is a colorless, odorless noble gas used in lighting, anesthesia, and specialized imaging applications.
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Xenon Difluoride is a powerful fluorinating agent used in chemical synthesis and semiconductor manufacturing.
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Xenon Hexafluoride
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Xenon Hexafluoride is a rare, highly reactive compound used in fluorine chemistry and specialized chemical synthesis.
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Xenon Trioxide is a highly reactive, explosive compound used primarily in research and chemical synthesis.
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Xylene is a colorless, aromatic hydrocarbon solvent commonly used in laboratories and industry.
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Xylenol is an organic compound used as a disinfectant and in the manufacture of antioxidants and plastics.
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Zinc is a bluish-white metal known for its corrosion resistance and use in galvanizing and alloys.
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Zincite is a rare mineral composed of zinc oxide (ZnO). It typically occurs in bright red or orange crystals and is often associated with zinc ore deposits. Zincite has a relatively high refractive index, which gives it a strong ability to bend light.
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Zircon is a mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates. It is commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks and is known for its wide range of colors, including colorless, yellow, brown, red, blue, and green.
