EN 12543-2:2008 Non-destructive testing - Characteristics of focal spots in industrial X-ray systems for use in non-destructive testing - Part 2: Pinhole camera radiographic method
This European Standard specifies a method for the measurement of focal spot dimensions above 0,2 mm of
X-ray systems up to and including 500 kV tube voltage by means of the pinhole camera radiographic method.
The voltage applied for this measurement is restricted to 200 kV for visual film evaluation.
The image quality and the resolution of X-ray images depend highly on the characteristics of the focal spot, in
particular the size and the two dimensional intensity distribution.
For the characterisation of commercial X-ray tube types (i.e. for advertising or trade) the specific values of
Table A.1 are used.
EN 12543-2:2008 Referenced Document
EN 12543-1:1999 Non-destructive testing - Characteristics of focal spots in industrial X-ray systems for use in non-destructive testing - Part 1: Scanning method
EN 462-5 Non-Destructive Testing - Image Quality of Radiographs - Part 5: Image Quality Indicators (Duplex Wire Type), Determination of Image Unsharpness Value
EN 584-1 Non Destructive Testing - Industrial Radiographic Film - Part 1: Classification of Film Systems for Industrial Radiography
EN 12543-2:2008 history
2021EN 12543-2:2021 Non-destructive testing - Characteristics of focal spots in industrial X-ray systems for use in non-destructive testing - Part 2: Pinhole camera radiographic method
2008EN 12543-2:2008 Non-destructive testing - Characteristics of focal spots in industrial X-ray systems for use in non-destructive testing - Part 2: Pinhole camera radiographic method
1999EN 12543-2:1999 Non-Destructive Testing - Characteristics of Focal Spots in Industrial X-Ray Systems for Use in Non-Destructive Testing - Part 2: Pinhole Camera Radiographic Method