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Standard Test Method for Ultrasonic Inspection of Aluminum-Alloy Plate for Pressure Vessels
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Scope
1.1 This method covers pulse-echo ultrasonic inspection of aluminum-alloy plate of thickness equal to or greater than 0.500 in. (12.7 mm) for use in the fabrication of pressure vessels. The ultrasonic test is employed to detect gross internal discontinuities oriented in a direction parallel to the rolled surface such as cracks, ruptures, and laminations, and to provide assurance that only plate that is free from rejectable discontinuities is accepted for delivery.
1.2 The inspection method and acceptance criteria included in this standard shall be limited to plate of the following aluminum alloys: 1060, 1100, 3003, Alclad 3003, 3004, Alclad 3004, 5050, 5052, 5083, 5086, 5154, 5254, 5454, 5456, 5652, 6061, and Alclad 6061.
1.3 This method applies only to ultrasonic tests using pulsed longitudinal waves which are transmitted and received by a search unit containing either a single crystal or a combination of electrically interconnected multiple crystals. Ultrasonic tests employing either the through-transmission or the angle-beam techniques are not included.
1.4 This method shall be used when ultrasonic inspection as prescribed herein is required by the contract, purchase order, or referenced plate specification.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are the standard. The SI values in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Keywords
Aluminum alloys-plate/sheet; Aluminum alloys-ultrasonic inspection; Pressure vessels; Ultrasonic testing; ultrasonic inspection of Al-alloy plate for pressure vessels, spec; ICS Number Code 77.150.10 (Aluminium products)
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
02.02 (Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys)
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77.150.10 (Aluminium products)
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Document Number
ASTM-B548-90(1997)
Revision Level
1990 R97 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
Feb. 23, 1990
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
5 pages
Committee Number
B07.03