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11.2 Wet Methods: shall be conducted in a darkened area using “black light,” and
11.2.1 Oil—The material for the wet method is usually the light intensity shall be at least 1000 [mu ]W/cm2 at a
supplied in concentrate form, and the inspection medium shall distance of 15 in. from the lamp. The “black light” shall emit
be prepared by mixing the concentrate with a suitable light oil. ultraviolet radiation of a wavelength within the range from
The liquid recommended for the inspection vehicle is a well 3300 to 3900 Å. The particles shall emit a brilliant fluorescence
refined, light, petroleum distillate having a relatively high flash when subjected to this light. The bulb shall be allowed to warm
point. The approximate characteristics of a suitable liquid are up for a minimum of 5 min prior to its use in examination.
as follows:
API gravity, ° 46 12. Demagnetization
Viscosity, SUS 31 12.1 When specified, parts shall be sufficiently demagne-
Flash point (Tag Open Cup), °F [°C] 155 to 175 [65 to 80]
Initial boiling point, °F [°C] 390 [200] tized after inspection so that the residual field will not interfere
End point, °F [°C] 490 [255] with future welding or machining operations, magnetic instru-
Color, Saybolt 25 ments used in the proximity of the part, or so that leakage fields
A suspension of from 1 to 2 % solid material by volume shall will not occur in areas of dynamic contact surfaces.
generally be used. The inspection medium shall be flowed or 12.2 When direct current is used, demagnetizing may usu-
sprayed over the area being inspected. The color of the ally be accomplished by repeatedly reversing and progressively
particles should be chosen to provide suitable contrast. decreasing the magnetizing current. The initial field strength
11.2.2 Water—Magnetic particles suspended in clean water, used during demagnetization shall be equal to or greater than
or clean water with suitable wetting agents may be used. the original magnetizing force. When the current has been
Suspension of from 2 to 21⁄2 % solid material by volume shall reduced to the vanishing point, the part should be practically
generally be used. demagnetized. Direct current is recommended for demagnetiz-
11.3 Fluorescent Method—Fluorescent magnetic particle ing large parts.
inspection is a variation of the wet method. A concentrate, 12.3 When alternating current is used, it is necessary merely
similar to that used in the wet method, shall be used, except to decrease the magnetizing current in small steps or continu-
that the magnetic particle shall be coated with material that ously to a very low current.
fluoresces when activated by “black” light. 12.4 Demagnetization will not be necessary if the piece is to
11.3.1 The same procedure specified when mixing the wet be subject to an austenitizing treatment prior to future use or
medium shall be followed, except that the suspension shall machining.
contain 0.1 to 0.7 % of solid material by volume when
petroleum distillate or water is used. 13. Interpretation and Evaluation of Indications
11.3.2 The vehicle shall not be fluorescent. 13.1 The following shall not be used as a standard for
11.3.3 If fluorescent particles are used, the examination rejection or acceptance of a part, but may be used as an aid in
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