EN 462-3:1996
(Main)Non-destructive testing - Image quality of radiographs - Part 3: Image quality classes for ferrous metals
General Information
- Abstract
This standard specifies the minimum image quality values to ensure a uniform radiographic quality. It applies to the two types of image quality indicator as detailed in EN 462-1 for wire type IQI and EN 462-2 for step/hole type IQI and for the two techniques described in EN 444. Values are specified for the two classes of radiographic technique specified in EN 444 and for ferrous metals.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 22-Oct-1996
- Withdrawal Date
- 18-Jun-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
- 19-Jun-2013
- Completion Date
- 19-Jun-2013
- Directive
- Not Harmonized97/23/EC - Pressure equipment
Relations
- Effective Date
- 26-Jun-2013
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 462-3:1996 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Non-destructive testing - Image quality of radiographs - Part 3: Image quality classes for ferrous metals". This standard covers: This standard specifies the minimum image quality values to ensure a uniform radiographic quality. It applies to the two types of image quality indicator as detailed in EN 462-1 for wire type IQI and EN 462-2 for step/hole type IQI and for the two techniques described in EN 444. Values are specified for the two classes of radiographic technique specified in EN 444 and for ferrous metals.
This standard specifies the minimum image quality values to ensure a uniform radiographic quality. It applies to the two types of image quality indicator as detailed in EN 462-1 for wire type IQI and EN 462-2 for step/hole type IQI and for the two techniques described in EN 444. Values are specified for the two classes of radiographic technique specified in EN 444 and for ferrous metals.
EN 462-3:1996 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 19.100 - Non-destructive testing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 462-3:1996 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 19232-3:2013, CEN/TS 16811-3:2015, EN 15689:2009, EN 16811-2:2016, EN 16811-1:2016. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 462-3:1996 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 97/23/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/071. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
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