EN 444:1994
(Main)Non-destructive testing - General principles for radiographic examination of metallic materials by X- and gamma-rays
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard outlines the general rules for industrial X- and gamma radiography for flaw detection purposes, using film techniques, applicable to the inspection of metallic materials. The examination shall be carried out by competent personnel qualified and certified according to EN 473 where applicable. It does not lay down acceptance criteria of the imperfections.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 09-Feb-1994
- Withdrawal Date
- 03-Dec-2013
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 138 - Non-destructive testing
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 138/WG 1 - Ionizing radiation testing
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 04-Dec-2013
- Completion Date
- 04-Dec-2013
- Directive
- Not Harmonized2009/105/EC - Simple pressure vessels
Not Harmonized87/404/EEC - Simple pressure vessels
Not Harmonized97/23/EC - Pressure equipment
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EN 444:1996
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- Effective Date
- 11-Dec-2013
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 1999-1-1:2007 - Eurocode 9: Design of aluminium structures - Part 1-1: General structural rules - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 444:1994 is a standard + national annex and/or foreword published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Non-destructive testing - General principles for radiographic examination of metallic materials by X- and gamma-rays". This standard covers: This European Standard outlines the general rules for industrial X- and gamma radiography for flaw detection purposes, using film techniques, applicable to the inspection of metallic materials. The examination shall be carried out by competent personnel qualified and certified according to EN 473 where applicable. It does not lay down acceptance criteria of the imperfections.
This European Standard outlines the general rules for industrial X- and gamma radiography for flaw detection purposes, using film techniques, applicable to the inspection of metallic materials. The examination shall be carried out by competent personnel qualified and certified according to EN 473 where applicable. It does not lay down acceptance criteria of the imperfections.
EN 444:1994 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 19.100 - Non-destructive testing; 77.040.20 - Non-destructive testing of metals. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 444:1994 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 5579:2013, EN 10213:2007, EN 12681:2003, EN ISO 16496:2016, EN ISO 6414:2020, EN 1999-1-1:2007, EN 15689:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 444:1994 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2009/105/EC, 2009/105//EC, 87/404/EEC, 97/23/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/071, M/BC/CEN/89/2. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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