ASTM E1255-96(2002)
Standard Practice for Radioscopy

Standard No.

ASTM E1255-96(2002)

Release Date

1996

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E1255-09

Latest

ASTM E1255-23

Scope

As with conventional radiography, radioscopic examination is broadly applicable to any material or examination object through which a beam of penetrating radiation may be passed and detected including metals, plastics, ceramics, composite, and other nonmetallic materials. In addition to the benefits normally associated with radiography, radioscopic examination may be either a dynamic, filmless technique allowing the examination part to be manipulated and imaging parameters optimized while the object is undergoing examination, or a static, filmless technique wherein the examination part is stationary with respect to the X-ray beam. Recent technology advances in the area of projection imaging, detectors, and digital image processing provide acceptable sensitivity for a wide range of applications.

1.1 This practice provides application details for radioscopic examination using penetrating radiation. This includes dynamic radioscopy and for the purposes of this practice, radioscopy where there is no motion of the object during exposure (referred to as static radioscopic imaging). Since the techniques involved and the applications for radioscopic examination are diverse, this practice is not intended to be limiting or restrictive, but rather to address the general applications of the technology and thereby facilitate it''s use. Refer to Guides E 94 and E 1000, Terminology E 1316, Practice E 747, Practice E 1025, and Fed. Std. Nos. 21 CFR 1020.40 and 29 CFR 1910.96 for a list of documents that provide additional information and guidance.

1.2 The general principles discussed in this practice apply broadly to penetrating radiation radioscopic systems. However, this document is written specifically for use with X-ray and gamma-ray systems. Other radioscopic systems, such as those employing neutrons, will involve equipment and application details unique to such systems.

1.3 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. For specific safety statements, see Section 8 and Fed. Std. Nos. 21 CFR 1020.40 and 29 CFR 1910.96.

ASTM E1255-96(2002) Referenced Document

• ASTM E1000 Standard Guide for Radioscopy*， 1998-04-19 Update
• ASTM E1025 Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material Grouping Classification of Hole-Type Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for Radiology*， 1998-04-19 Update
• ASTM E1316 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations*， 2024-02-01 Update
• ASTM E747 Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture and Material Grouping Classification of Wire Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for Radiology*， 1997-04-19 Update
• ASTM E94 Standard Guide for Radiographic Examination*， 2024-04-19 Update

ASTM E1255-96(2002) history

• 2023 ASTM E1255-23 Standard Practice for Radioscopy
• 2016 ASTM E1255-16 Standard Practice for Radioscopy
• 2009 ASTM E1255-09 Standard Practice for Radioscopy
• 1996 ASTM E1255-96(2002) Standard Practice for Radioscopy
• 1996 ASTM E1255-96 Standard Practice for Radioscopy