1.1 This test method covers the use of an Image Quality Indicator (IQI) system to determine the relative2 quality of radiographic images produced by direct, thermal neutron radiographic examination. The requirements expressed in this test method are not intended to control the quality level of materials and components.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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.
1.4 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 E545-19 Referenced Document
ASTM E1079 Standard Practice for Calibration of Transmission Densitometers*, 2021-11-01 Update
ASTM E1316 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E2003 Standard Practice for Fabrication of the Neutron Radiographic Beam Purity Indicators
ASTM E2023 Standard Practice for Fabrication of Neutron Radiographic Sensitivity Indicators
ASTM E543 Standard Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
ASTM E748 Standard Practices for Thermal Neutron Radiography of Materials
ASTM E803 Standard Test Method for Determining the L/D?Ratio of Neutron Radiography Beams
ASTM E545-19 history
2019ASTM E545-19 Standard Test Method for Determining Image Quality in Direct Thermal Neutron Radiographic Examination
2014ASTM E545-14 Standard Test Method for Determining Image Quality in Direct Thermal Neutron Radiographic Examination
2005ASTM E545-05(2010) Standard Test Method for Determining Image Quality in Direct Thermal Neutron Radiographic Examination
2005ASTM E545-05 Standard Test Method for Determining Image Quality in Direct Thermal Neutron Radiographic Examination
1999ASTM E545-99(2004) Standard Test Method for Determining Image Quality in Direct Thermal Neutron Radiographic Examination
1999ASTM E545-99 Standard Test Method for Determining Image Quality in Direct Thermal Neutron Radiographic Examination