This standard specifies the main points of liquid penetrant testing method and the quality control requirements for the main factors affecting the reliability of the testing results.
This standard is applicable to discontinuous penetrant testing of surface openings in non-porous metallic and non-metallic materials or parts.
2 Normative references
The following standards contain provision which, through reference in this standard, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, all editions cited are valid. All standards are subject to revision, and all parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below.
GB 260-77 Determination of water content in petroleum products
GB 261-83 Petroleum products; Determination of flash point; Closed cup method
GB 265-88 Petroleum products - Determination of kinematic viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity
GB 378-64 Test for copper strip corrosion of engine fuels
GB/T 12604.3-90 Terminology for nondestructive testing - Penetrant testing
HB 5357-1997 Qualification and certification of aviation NDT personnel
ZBH 24002-89 Type A sensitivity reference block for penetrant testing
JB/T 6064-92 Chrome plated test blocks for penetrant testing - Technical conditions
3 Definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the following definitions apply.