This procedure applies to the qualification of penetrant liquids family MR 67PS + MR 70 (water washable, color contrast & fluorescent

penetant liquids), in order to state acceptance for use under the procedure code X-008062, rev.12. The system performance test is performed on the aluminium comparator test block manufactured acc. to ASME Code, Section V, Art.6, III-610, with a network of artificial fine cracks on each face): :

Part A of the block is used with an already qualified penetrant liquids family (as for example MR 68NF + MR 70, water washable color contrast penetrant liquids), Part B of the block is used with the family of penetrant liquids to be qualified. Whether the block is a new one or not, the comparator test block shall be thoroughly cleaned by focusing solvent spray MR 85 or isopropyl alcohol on the cracked areas of the block, than rinseing with clean water and spraying again the cracked areas with solvent, and finally dry the block by natural evaporation at room temperature. The performance test temperature is the same for both penetrant liquids, in the standard temperatures range. As a minimum, one test shall be performed at the workshop temperature. The operations stated in the applicable procedure (Method A - Type I) are performed apart, using each penetrant liquids family on the respective part of the test block. Caution shall be exercised to prevent mixing of test materials from different families: If the block is a divided one, the two parts shall be placed far enough apart in time of the performance test to prevent contamination; If the two parts are separated by a rectangular notch, this one shall be used to insert a separation panel, tigtly inserted in the notch to prevent mutual contamination of parts. Excepting the materials, the essential variables of the process shall be the same for both penetrant liquids families, within the applicable procedure statements. If the indications obtained on part B are essentially the same as those obtained on part A, the penetrant liquids family MR 67PS + MR 70 is qualified for use under the procedure code X-008062, rev.12.

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Each operation of the system performance test shall be documented in the related test reports, together with photographs where applicable, but at least for indications obtained for each penetrant liquids family. The indication of cracks shall be compared between the two photographs taken with identical photographic techniques. For more reliable conclusions, a stereoscopic microscope with a reticule scale and camera may be used. As a final step, the test block shall be vigorous rinsed with clean water to remove the developant residues, cleaned with solvent MR 85, rinsed again in clean water and stored in solvent such isopropyl alcohol, in a closed safety container away from open flames and sparks.

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