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2026-09-06
ASTM International · STANDARD
ASTM E165
Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing
Overview
What this standard covers
US liquid penetrant examination practice for surface breaking discontinuities.
US liquid penetrant examination practice for surface breaking discontinuities.
Who uses it
Inspection bodies, NDT technicians and quality engineers agreeing methods and acceptance levels.
Details
Reference data
- Standard number
- ASTM E165
- Title
- Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing
- Organisation
- ASTM International
- Country
- United States
- Region
- United States
- Subject
- Inspection & NDT
- Subcategory
- Penetrant
- Type
- STANDARD
- Application
- Contractual
- Availability
- Paid
- Status
- CURRENT
- Roles
- inspection standard
- Last verified
- 2026-09-06
Official source: astm.org
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