Penetrant Testing Specifications
The following specifications pertain to testing of Fluorescence, Removability, Washability, Water Content, sensitivity, Viscosity, separation and Contamination of liquid penetrant, emulsifier, and mag-particle oils.
ASTM D95
Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum and Bituminous Materials by Distillation
Applies To
Water Content
ASTM E1135
Standard Test Method for Comparing the Brightness of Fluorescent Penetrants
Applies To
Fluorescence
ASTM E1417
Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing
Applies To
Water Content, Fluorescence, Removability, Sensitivity, Washability, and Contamination
ASTM D445
Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)
Applies To
Viscosity
ASTM E1444
Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Testing
Applies To
Viscosity
AMS 2644
Inspection Material, Penetrant
Applies To
Water Content, Fluorescence, Removability, Sensitivity, Contamination, and Separation
AMS 2641
Vehicle, Magnetic Particle Inspection Petroleum Base
Applies To
Viscosity

