Designation:

This standard is issued under the fixed designation F601; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript epsilon (ε) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope*

1.1

This practice is intended as a standard for fluorescent penetrant inspection of metallic surgical implants.

1.2

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

1.3

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

2. Referenced Documents

2.1

3. Significance and Use

3.1

4. Fluorescent Penetrant Method

4.1

4.2

4.3

5. Preparation for Testing

5.1

5.2

6. Penetrant Method Materials and Equipment Controls

6.1

7. Evaluation

7.1

7.2

8. Personnel Certification

8.1

9. Keywords

9.1

ASTM F601 - 23

Standard Practice for Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection of Metallic Surgical Implants

Current

Published:

1 Sep 2023

1. Scope*