ASTM E1025-18 - 1.2.2018
 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice2 covers the design, material grouping classification, and manufacture of hole-type 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 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard.

1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

MIL-I-24768

Insulation, Plastics, Laminated, Thermosetting; General Specification for Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://dodssp.daps.dla.mil.

E746-23

Standard Practice for Determining Relative Image Quality Response of Industrial Radiographic Imaging Systems below 4 MeV

E2662-15(2022)

Standard Practice for Radiographic Examination of Flat Panel Composites and Sandwich Core Materials Used in Aerospace Applications

E1316-26a

Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations (Includes all amendments and changes 3/30/2026).

B139/B139M-12(2024)

Standard Specification for Phosphor Bronze Rod, Bar, and Shapes

E747-24

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

B166-25

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

B164-26

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

B150/B150M-26

Standard Specification for Aluminum Bronze Rod, Bar, and Shapes

E1735-19(2024)

Standard Practice for Determining Relative Image Quality Response of Industrial Radiographic Imaging Systems from 4 to 25 MeV