Course Description

The materials used in magnetic particle examinations are critical to the success of magnetic particle examinations. Understanding the properties of these materials is important information for NDE technicians.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

• Distinguish between dry and wet particle techniques

• Understand the importance of clumping in wet particles and when it should occur

• Identify the important properties of liquids used in the wet particle technique

• Understand how to check the concentration of baths

• Understand how to check for carrier contamination

• Understand how to check for particle contamination

• List conditions that utilize dry particles best

• List conditions that utilize wet particles best

• List advantages of using ultraviolet light and fluorescent particles

Estimated completion time (hours): 1.0