1.1 This test method covers a procedure for determination of the performance of film systems used for industrial radiography. This test method establishes minimum requirements that correspond to system classes.
1.2 This test method is to be used only for direct exposuretype film exposed with lead intensifying screens. The performance of films exposed with fluorescent (light-emitting) intensifying screens cannot be determined accurately by this test method.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E1815-18 Referenced Document
ASTM E1316 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E94 Standard Guide for Radiographic Examination*, 2024-04-21 Update
ISO 11699-1 Non-destructive testing - Industrial radiographic film - Part 1: Classification of film systems for industrial radiography
ISO 11699-2 Non-destructive testing - Industrial radiographic films - Part 2: Control of film processing by means of reference values
ISO 5-2 Photography and graphic technology - Density measurements - Part 2: Geometric conditions for transmittance density
ISO 5-3 Photography and graphic technology - Density measurements - Part 3: Spectral conditions
ISO 7004 Photography - Industrial radiographic films - Determination of ISO speed, ISO average gradient and ISO gradients G2 and 64 when exposed to X- and gamma-radiation
ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories [Standard in French]
ASTM E1815-18 history
2023ASTM E1815-18(2023) Standard Test Method for Classification of Film Systems for Industrial Radiography
2018ASTM E1815-18 Standard Test Method for Classification of Film Systems for Industrial Radiography
2008ASTM E1815-08(2013)e1 Standard Test Method for Classification of Film Systems for Industrial Radiography
2008ASTM E1815-08 Standard Test Method for Classification of Film Systems for Industrial Radiography
2006ASTM E1815-06 Standard Test Method for Classification of Film Systems for Industrial Radiography
2001ASTM E1815-96(2001) Standard Test Method for Classification of Film Systems for Industrial Radiography
2001ASTM E1815-96 Standard Test Method for Classification of Film Systems for Industrial Radiography