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LIQUIDE PENETRANT COLORE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Destructive and Non-destructive Tests (Mat.)
  • Inspection for Defects (Materials Engineering)
  • Nonferrous Metals
DEF

An intensely colored (usually red) highly penetrating liquid which will provide maximum contrast with the white developer when used for detection of surface flaws.

Key term(s)
  • penetrant dye

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contrôle destructif et non destructif (Matér.)
  • Détection des défauts des matériaux
  • Métaux non ferreux
CONT

La surface du métal, mise à nu et bien nettoyée, est enduite d'un liquide pénétrant, coloré ou sensible à la lumière ultraviolette. Ce liquide (...) pénètre dans les criques.

OBS

Liquide pénétrant colorant. D'après ONGC, 48-GP-12M.

Spanish

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