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Abstract

Specifies requirements for three types of image indicators (IQI) used in X-ray or gamma-ray radiographic examination of metals.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee MT-007 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
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The following are represented on Technical Committee MT-007:
Australasian Thermographers Association
Australian Aerospace Non-Destructive Testing Committee
Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing
Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation
AUSTROADS
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Engineers Australia
Institute of Electrical Inspectors
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
New Zealand Non-Destructive Testing Association
TestSafe Australia
Welding Technology Institute of Australia
WorkSafe Victoria

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the following three types of image quality indicators (IQI) used in X-ray or gamma-ray radiographic examination of metals and includes recommendations for their use:
(a) Wire IQI (W).
(b) Step/hole IQI (SH).
(c) Plaque/hole IQI (PH).
NOTES:
1 Advice and recommendations on wire IQI sensitivities are contained in Appendix A.
2 Guidance and general information on materials of construction of IQIs, which should assist the users of this Standard, is contained in Appendix B.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 09/12/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 09/12/2016
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ISBN
Committee	MT-007
Supersedes	AS 2177.2-1982 DR 05544