Individual Penetrameters / IQI's - ASTM-E-1025

Individual Penetrameters / IQI's - ASTM-E-1025

Overview

Individual ASTM-E-1025 Penetrameters come in a full range of thicknesses, sizes and materials. A notch system is used on the IQI to identify 8 grades of materials in order of increased attenuation, and lead figures identify the thickness of the material to be radiographed on the other end. In addition, the material and specification are etched into the IQI. Serialization and Calibration are available, as well as Encapsulation in clear, thin plastic and Wood Cases. Wood cases come in two sizes for encapsulated and non-encapsulated IQIs, and are engineered to prevent loss and damage by keeping IQI's firmly in place using a shock absorbing sponge rubber insert in the lid.

Penetrameter Sets are also available:

ASTM-E-1025 Penetrameter Sets

 

 

Shims & Step Wedges

Shims can be used when it is impractical to place the IQI directly on the object being radiographed. Some codes require that shims be used under IQIs to compensate for thickness of a backing ring or weld reinforcement. Their dimensions allow at least 1/8" clearance on each side of the IQI.

Step wedges that are used for calibration and evaluation of techniques are also available. When an object with varying thicknesses is radiographed a step wedge of the same material, incorporating the same thickness, may often be advantageously used.

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Technical Specifications

General Dimensions & Thickness

General Dimensions

Size Length Width Image
#50 and smaller 11/2" 1/2"
#50 - #160 21/4" 1"
#160 - #390
(Available in .5 increments)		 Diameter equals to 4 x Thickness Diameter equal to 4 x Thickness
(# of holes: 2)
#400+
(Available in whole increments)		 Diameter equals to 4 x Thickness Diameter equal to 4 x Thickness
(# of holes: 2)

 

Thickness

2% of the thickness of the material to be radiographed to the nearest fractional size.
Minimum Thickness: 0.005" or per below table

Standard Image Quality Levels
Image Quality Levels IQI Thickness Minimum Perceptible Hole Diameter Equivalent IQI Sensitivity*
2-1 T 1/50 (2%) of Specimen Thickness 1 T 1.4%
2-2 T** 2 T 2.0%
2-4 T 4 T 2.8%
Special Image Quality Levels
1-1 T 1/100 (1%) of Specimen Thickness 1 T 0.7
1-2 T 2 T 1
4-2 T 1/25 (4%) of Specimen Thickness 2 T 4

*Equivalent IQI sensitivity is that thickness of the IQI, expressed as a percentage of the part thickness, in which the 2 T hole would be visible under the same conditions.

**For Level 2-2 T Radiologic - the 2 T hole in an IQI, 1/50 (2%) of the specimen thickness, is visible

 

Thickness Guide for Plaque Type IQI's

Hole Sizes

Small Hole Diameter 1 x Thickness (min: 0.010")
Medium Hole Diameter 2 x Thickness (min: 0.020")
Large Hole Diameter 4 x Thickness (min: 0.040")
Materials & Sizes

Sizes

Available in a range from .01" to 20.0"

Note: Per ASTM-E-1025, IQI's under .25" will be marked with the requested size, but will have the same thickness and hole sizes as a .25" IQI. If true 2% thickness IQI's are required for sizes under .25”, see True 2% Penetrameters / IQI's - ASTM-E-1025

Available Materials

  • Aluminum (6061)
  • Steel (1018)
  • Stainless Steel (304)
  • Aluminum 2014, 2024, 2219, 7075
  • Aluminum-Bronze
  • Brass
  • Copper
  • Cupro-Nickel
  • Inconel 600
  • Magnesium AZ 31 & ZK60
  • Monel 400
  • Nickel
  • Phosphor-Bronze
  • Cobalt (Haynes 25, Haynes 188)
  • Hastelloy (C or X)
  • Inconel 625 & 718
  • Plastics / Nylon
  • Rene 41
  • Titanium
  • Waspaloy
  • Zirconium

Purchasing Instructions

Individual IQI pricing is based on material and size. You must identify the Group Number for Material and Group Letter for Size Range based on the actual material and size you require.

Step 1: Material

Select Material Group that contains required IQI material

Group Number Material
1 Aluminum (6061)
Steel (1018)
Stainless Steel (304)
2 Aluminum 2014, 2024, 2219, 7075
Aluminum-Bronze
Brass
Copper
Cupro-Nickel
Inconel 600
Magnesium AZ 31 & ZK60
Monel 400
Nickel
Phosphor-Bronze
3 Cobalt (Haynes 25, Haynes 188)
Hastelloy (C or X)
Inconel 625 & 718
Plastics / Nylon
Rene 41
Titanium
Waspaloy
Zirconium

Step 2: Size

Select Size Group that contains required IQI size

  • The size specified should represent the thickness of the material to be radiographed.
  • The actual thickness of the IQI will be 2% of the size specified.
  • Per ASTM-E-1025, IQI's under .25" will be marked with the requested size but will have the same thickness and hole sizes as a .25" IQI. If true 2% thickness IQI's are required for sizes under .25”, see True 2% Penetrameters / IQI's - ASTM-E-1025

If you are unsure what size you require, see following guide:

Thickness Guide for Plaque Type IQI's

Sizes for Material Groups 1 & 2

Group Letter Size Range
A #5 - #20
B #25 - #50
C #52 - #100
D #110 - #160
E #170 - #400

Sizes for Material Group 3

Group Letter Size Range
A #5 - #50
B #55 - #160
C #170 - #400

Step 3: Additional Options

IQI’s may be purchased with or without serialization, calibration and encapsulation. Add these additional options to your order if required.

Serialization Only: PN: RT-RC-P-Serialize

Serialization & Calibration: PN: RT-RC-P-Serialize-Cal

Encapsulation: PN: RT-RC-P-Encapsulate

 

 

Purchasing Examples

(refer to price table at bottom of page for product selection)

  1. Requirement: QTY 1, #8 Brass IQI
    1. Locate the product titled: “Individual IQI, ASTM-E-1025, Material 2”
    2. Select "Size Range A" from the drop-down menu (PN: RT-RC-P-ASTM-E-1025-2-A).
    3. Select Add to Cart
    4. During checkout, list: "Material: Brass, Size: #8" in comments field.
  2. Requirement: QTY 5, #56 Titanium IQI, Serialized
    1. Locate product titled: "Individual IQI, ASTM-E-1025, Material 3"
      1. Select "Size Range B" from the drop down menu (PN: RT-RC-P-ASTM-E-1025-3-B).
      2. Select Add to Cart
    2. Locate product titled: “Individual IQI, Serialize” (PN: RT-RC-P-SERIALIZE)
      1. Change quantity to 5 by selecting the quantity field and typing “5”.
      2. Select Add to Cart
    3. During checkout, list “Material: Titanium, Size: #56" in comments field.

*Specify actual Material and individual Sizes in the comments section during checkout.

Minimum Order Size is $75

Note: Serialized radiographic products are not returnable

Product Literature

Description Part # Saved Price Select Option Add to
Individual IQI, ASTM-E-1025, Material 1 (Specify size range)
Model #
RT-RC-P-ASTM-E-1025-1-A-Master
$14.00
Individual IQI, ASTM-E-1025, Material 2 (Specify size range)
Model #
RT-RC-P-ASTM-E-1025-2-A-Master
$18.00
Individual IQI, ASTM-E-1025, Material 3 (Specify size range)
Model #
RT-RC-P-ASTM-E-1025-3-A-Master
$60.00
Individual IQI, Serialize RT-RC-P-SERIALIZE
$1.00
Individual IQI, Serialize and Calibrate RT-RC-P-SERIALIZE-CAL
$9.00
Individual IQI, Encapsulate RT-RC-P-ENCAPSULATE
$4.00
IQI Case RT-RC-P-CASE
$113.00
Larger IQI Case for Encapsulated IQIs RT-RC-P-CASE-EN
$177.00