ASTM E1220-16
Standard Practice for Visible Penetrant Testing Using Solvent-Removable Process
- Standard No.
- ASTM E1220-16
- Release Date
- 2016
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM E1220-21
- Latest
- ASTM E1220-21
- Scope
5.1 Liquid penetrant examination methods indicate the presence, location, and, to a limited extent, the nature and magnitude of the detected discontinuities. This practice is intended primarily for portability and for localized areas of examination, utilizing minimal equipment. Surface roughness may be a limiting factor. If so, an alternate process, such as water-wash visible or post-emulsified penetrant should be considered when grinding or machining is not practical.
1.1 This practice2 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 practice 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 practice 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 practice may be open to agreement between the cognizant engineering organization and the supplier, or specific direction from the cognizant engineering organization.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are regarded as standard. SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
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 E1220-16 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/E165M Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing for General Industry
- ASTM E433 Standard Reference Photographs for Liquid Penetrant Inspection
- ASTM E543 Standard Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
- ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of NDT personnel
- SAE AMS2644 Inspection Material@ Penetrant
ASTM E1220-16 history
- 2021 ASTM E1220-21 Standard Practice for Visible Penetrant Testing Using Solvent-Removable Process
- 2016 ASTM E1220-16 Standard Practice for Visible Penetrant Testing Using Solvent-Removable Process
- 2010 ASTM E1220-10 Standard Practice for Visible Penetrant Testing Using
Solvent-Removable Process - 2005 ASTM E1220-05 Standard Test Method for Visible Penetrant Examination Using the Solvent-Removable Process
- 1999 ASTM E1220-99 Standard Test Method for Visible Penetrant Examination Using the Solvent-Removable Process
