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Specification for Magnetic Particle used in Magnetic Particle Examination
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RDSO/M&C/NDT/109/2007, (Rev-2), October 2020
SPECIFICATION FOR MAGNETIC PARTICLE USED IN
MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION
Amendment History:
S.
Amendment
No. date| Version Reasons for Amendment
1991 NA First issue specification No. M&C/NDT/8/91 APPD
First revision of specification No.
March 2007 NA RDSO/M&CNDT/109/2007, Rev-I, March 2007.(
Specification renumbered)
September 2012 NA Reaffirmed
4 12.10.2020 1.0 The Specification should be generic & preferably
reference to National Standard. (Reference: PED/QA (
Mech 's note no. QAM/Spl. DG/Misc., dtd.
15.06.2020).
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Specification for Magnetic Particle used in Magnetic Particle Examination
1. SCOPE
This specificationcovers the requirements of magnetic
particles used for detection
of surface and slightly sub surface discontinuities in ferro-magnetic materials.
These particles are intended to be used for detection of cracks, laps, seams,
inclusions in raw materials, semi-finished and finished products.
2. CLASSIFICATION
The particles covered by this specification are of two types :
i) Non - Fluorescent - for dry and wet methods
ii) Fluorescent for wet method only
3. LIGHTING INTENSITIES
While testing with non -fluorescent particles the intensity of the visible light at
surface of the parts undergoing inspection shall be 1000 lux (100ft.candles)
minimum.
While testing with fluorescent particles, the area of viewing shall be darkened and
maximum ambient visible light shall be 20 lux (2ft.candles).
The black light intensity at the examination surface shall be 1000u W/cm minimum.
For portable black light source, the intensity shall be minimum 1000uW/cm at 38
cm from the source.
4. MATERIALS
The particles used shall be finely divided ferromagnetic materials suitably treated to
facilitate visibility. Non -fluorescent particles may be colored for use where as
fluorescent particles shall be coated with materials glowing under black light.
The particles shall be designed for use as a free flowing dry powder or for
suspendable application in suitable liquid or polymerizable material.
The particles shall be designed to have a high magnetic permeability and a low
retentivity. The particle shall be consistent in respect of size, shape, and material
quality for better results. The particle shall be non- porous and free from rust,
grease, paint, dirt and other deleterious materials.
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5. SENSITIVITY OF PARTICLES
i) Ring Test
The requirements of dry and wet particles when viewed under specified
conditions of light intensity, the minimum number of hole indications
shall not be less than those specified below when tested on a KETOS
steel ring.
Central conductor full wave Minimum No. of holes
Particle used
indicated
rectified AC amperage
Wet particles 1400 3
Suspension Fluorescent 2300
Non -fluorescent 3400
Dry powder 1400 4
2500 6
3400
(ii) FLAW -TO-BACKGROUND TEST: (AMSS 3042B & AMS3044B)
Para3.2.5.2
(For wet method particles only).
6. WET METHOD VEHICLE- The suspension vehicle for the wet method
shall be a light petroleum distillate or suitably conditioned water.
7. PARTICLE CONCENTRATION- Particle concentration for fluorescent particles
shall be in the range of 0.1-0.4 ml. in 100 ml. bath sample and 1.2-2.4ml. in 100 ml
bath sample for non- fluorescent particles.
8. pH VALUE - When water is used as a suspension vehicle, the wetting
value of the specimen shall be
agents shall be non ionic and the pH
and
within 6-10. The conditioning agent should contain anti foaming
-
corrosion inhibiting additives.
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for Magnetic Particle used in Magnetic Particle Examination
Specification
DURABILITY AND CHEMICAL DURABILITY
MECHANICAL
9.
3.2.6
3042B & AMS 3044B Para 3.2.5,
AMS
method particles only)
for wet
10. PARTICLE SIZES:
10.
sizes shall be.
Average particle 180 microns
Dry method 20 microns
Wet method non-fluorescent
6-10 microns
Wet method fluorescent
TEMPERATURE LIMITS
11. withstand
powder shall be able to
and wet method
method magnetic particles in pigment colour
on coating
Dry without deterioration
component (or bath) temperatures
as under.
not less than 300 C
Dry method particles upto 43 C
Wet method powders (fluorescent)
upto 93 C
Wet method powders (non- fluorescent)
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NOTE:"Firm should comply
Make in and
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