Reaffirmed 2024

1. SCOPE

This standard covers materials used for the liquid penetrant test of metals, non-porous ceramics and plastics parts (if compatible) to find out the existence of any discontinuity open to the surface. The temperature of the part under examination shall be in between 15°C to 50°C.

2. REFERENCES

The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below:

1070 : 1992 Reagent grade water — Specification (third revision)

5522 : 2014 Stainless steel sheets and strips for utensils (third revision)