ASTM E1208-10 - 15.2.2010
 
Significance and Use

Liquid penetrant examination methods indicate the presence, location, and, to a limited extent, the nature and magnitude of the detected discontinuities. This test method is normally used for production examination of critical components or structures when (a) removal of excessive amounts of penetrant from discontinuities using a water-washable process can be a problem and (b) the use of a hydrophilic remover is impractical.

 
1. Scope

Liquid penetrant examination methods indicate the presence, location, and, to a limited extent, the nature and magnitude of the detected discontinuities. This practice is normally used for production examination of critical components or structures when (a) removal of excessive amounts of penetrant from discontinuities using a water-washable process can be a problem and (b) the use of a hydrophilic remover is impractical.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E3022-18

Standard Practice for Measurement of Emission Characteristics and Requirements for LED UV-A Lamps Used in Fluorescent Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Testing

E2297-23

Standard Guide for Use of UV-A and Visible Light Sources and Meters used in the Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Methods

E1316-24

Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations

E543-21

Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing

E433-71(2023)

Standard Reference Photographs for Liquid Penetrant Inspection

Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing

ISO 9712

Nondestructive Testing--Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel--General Principles

D129-18

Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General High Pressure Decomposition Device Method) (Withdrawn 2023)

D516-22

Standard Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Water

D808-16

Standard Test Method for Chlorine in New and Used Petroleum Products (High Pressure Decomposition Device Method) (Withdrawn 2021)

D1552-23

Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products by High Temperature Combustion and Infrared (IR) Detection or Thermal Conductivity Detection (TCD)

E165/E165M-23

Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing for General Industry