This practice covers the design, material grouping classification, and manufacture of hole-type image quality indicators (IQI) used to indicate the quality of X-ray and gamma-ray radiologic images.

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1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the design, material grouping classification, and manufacture of hole-type image quality indicators (IQI) used to indicate the quality of radiologic images.

1.2 This practice is applicable to X-ray and gamma-ray radiology.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard.

1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

B139/B139M Specification for Phosphor Bronze Rod, Bar, and Shapes

B150/B150M Specification for Aluminum Bronze Rod, Bar, and Shapes

B164 Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy Rod, Bar, and Wire

B166 Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNS N06600, N06601, N06603, N06690, N06693, N06025, N06045, and N06696), Nickel-Chromium-Cobalt-Molybdenum Alloy (UNS N06617), and Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Tungsten Alloy (UNS N06674) Rod, Bar, and Wire

E746 Practice for Determining Relative Image Quality Response of Industrial Radiographic Imaging Systems

E747 Practice for Design, Manufacture and Material Grouping Classification of Wire Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for Radiology

E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations

E1735 Test Method for Determining Relative Image Quality of Industrial Radiographic Film Exposed to X-Radiation from 4 to 25 MeV

E2662 Practice for Radiologic Examination of Flat Panel Composites and Sandwich Core Materials Used in Aerospace Applications

Department of Defense (DoD) Documents

Keywords

density; image quality level; IQI; radiologic; radiology; X-ray and gamma radiation; Classification; Design--radiology; Gamma radiation; Image analysis--radiographic testing; IQI (image quality indicators); Radiographic examination; Radiological examination; X-irradiation; X-ray monitoring/processing

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 19.100 (Non-destructive testing)

Citing ASTM Standards

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