ASTM E1209-10
Standard Practice for Fluorescent Liquid Penetrant Testing Using the Water-Washable Process
- Standard No.
- ASTM E1209-10
- Release Date
- 2010
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM E1209-18
- Latest
- ASTM E1209-18
- Scope
Liquid penetrant examination methods indicate the presence, location, and, to a limited extent, the nature and magnitude of the detected discontinuities. This method is normally used for production inspection of large volumes of parts or structures, where emphasis is on productivity. The method enjoys a wide latitude in applicability when extensive and controlled conditions are available. Multiple levels of sensitivity can be achieved by proper selection of materials and variations in process.
1.1 This practice covers procedures for water-washable fluorescent penetrant examination of materials. 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 porosity 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 practice also provides a reference:
1.2.1 By which a fluorescent penetrant examination method using the water-washable 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 water-washable fluorescent 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 practice does not indicate or suggest standards for evaluation of the indications obtained. It should be pointed out, however, that indications must be interpreted or classified and then evaluated. For this purpose there must be a separate code or specification or a specific agreement to define the type, size, location, and direction of indications considered acceptable, and those considered unacceptable.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are regarded as standard. SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 All areas of this document may be open to agreement between the cognizant engineering organization and the supplier, or specific direction from the cognizant engineering organization.
1.6 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.
ASTM E1209-10 Referenced Document
- ASTM D129 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General Bomb Method)
- ASTM D1552 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (High-Temperature Method)
- ASTM D516 Standard Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Water
- ASTM D808 Standard Test Method for Chlorine in New and Used Petroleum Products (Bomb Method)
- ASTM E1316 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
- ASTM E165 Standard Test Method for Liquid Penetrant Examination
- ASTM E433 Standard Reference Photographs for Liquid Penetrant Inspection
- ASTM E543 Standard Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
ASTM E1209-10 history
- 2018 ASTM E1209-18 Standard Practice for Fluorescent Liquid Penetrant Testing Using the Water-Washable Process
- 2010 ASTM E1209-10 Standard Practice for Fluorescent Liquid Penetrant Testing Using the Water-Washable Process
- 2005 ASTM E1209-05 Standard Test Method for Fluorescent Liquid Penetrant Examination Using the Water-Washable Process
- 1999 ASTM E1209-99 Standard Test Method for Fluorescent Liquid Penetrant Examination Using the Water-Washable Process
