1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers procedures for visible penetrant examination utilizing the solvent-removable process. It is a nondestructive testing method for detecting discontinuities that are open to the surface such as cracks, seams, laps, cold shuts, laminations, isolated porosity, through leaks, or lack of fusion and is applicable to in-process, final, and maintenance examination. It can be effectively used in the examination of nonporous, metallic materials, both ferrous and nonferrous, and of nonmetallic materials such as glazed or fully densified ceramics and certain nonporous plastics and glass.

1.2 This test method also provides a reference:

1.2.1 By which a visible penetrant examination method using the solvent-removable process recommended or required by individual organizations can be reviewed to ascertain its applicability and completeness.

1.2.2 For use in the preparation of process specifications dealing with the visible, solvent-removable liquid penetrant examination of materials and parts. Agreement by the purchaser and the manufacturer regarding specific techniques is strongly recommended.

1.2.3 For use in the organization of the facilities and personnel concerned with the liquid penetrant examination.

1.3 This test method does not indicate or suggest standards for evaluation of the indications obtained. It should be noted, however, that after indications have been produced, they must be interpreted or classified and then evaluated. For this purpose there must be a separate code, specification, or a specific agreement to define the type, size, location, and direction of indications considered acceptable, and those considered unacceptable.

1.4 All areas of this test method may be open to agreement between the cognizant engineering organization and the supplier, or specific direction from the cognizant engineering organization.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D129 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General High Pressure Decomposition Device Method)

D516 Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Water

D808 Test Method for Chlorine in New and Used Petroleum Products (High Pressure Decomposition Device Method)

D1552 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (High-Temperature Method)

E165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General Industry

E433 Reference Photographs for Liquid Penetrant Inspection

E543 Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing

E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations

ASNT Documents

Military Standard

AIA Standard

Keywords

nondestructive testing; penetrant testing; solvent-removable method; visible liquid; Leak testing; Liquid penetration; Nonferrous metals/alloys; Nonporous metallic/nonmetallic materials; Penetrant inspection; Seams; Solvent removable penetrants; Surface analysis--metals/alloys; Aerosol spray applications; Black light inspection; Ceramic materials/applications; Cold shuts; Contaminant removal; Cracking; Dwell test; Electrostatic spray application; Ferrous metals/alloys; Glass; Impurities; Laminations;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 19.100 (Non-destructive testing)

DOI: 10.1520/E1220-05

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