ASTM E747-04 - 1.1.2004
 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the design, material grouping classification, and manufacture of wire image quality indicators (IQI) used to indicate the quality of radiologic images.

1.2 This practice is applicable to X-ray and gamma-ray radiology.

1.3 This practice covers the use of wire penetrameters as the controlling image quality indicator for the material thickness range from 6.4 to 152 mm [0.25 to 6.0 in.].

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard.

1.5 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

B139/B139M-12(2017)

Standard Specification for Phosphor Bronze Rod, Bar, and Shapes

E1316-24

Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations

E1025-18

Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material Grouping Classification of Hole-Type Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for Radiography

B166-19

Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Aluminum Alloy, Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys, Nickel-Chromium-Cobalt-Molybdenum Alloy, Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Tungsten Alloy, and Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Copper Alloy Rod, Bar, and Wire

B164-03(2019)

Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy Rod, Bar, and Wire

EN 462–1

Non-Destructive Testing--Image Quality of Radiographs-Part 1: Image Quality Indicators (Wire-Type)-Determination of Image Quality Value

B161-05(2019)

Standard Specification for Nickel Seamless Pipe and Tube

B150M-95a

Standard Specification for Aluminum Bronze, Rod, Bar, and Shapes [Metric] (Withdrawn 2002)