ASTM E1254-13
(Guide)Standard Guide for Storage of Radiographs and Unexposed Industrial Radiographic Films
Standard Guide for Storage of Radiographs and Unexposed Industrial Radiographic Films
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 The provisions of this guide are intended to control the quality of industrial radiographs and unexposed films only and are not intended for controlling the acceptability of the materials or products radiographed. It is further intended that this guide be used as an adjunct to Guide E94.
3.2 The necessity for applying specific control procedures such as those described in this guide is dependent to a certain extent, on the degree to which a user adheres to good processing and storage practices as a matter of routine procedure.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide may be used for the control and maintenance of industrial radiographs and unexposed films used for industrial radiography.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.Note 1—For information purposes, refer to Terminology E1316. The terms stated therein, however, are not specifically referenced in the text of this document.
1.3 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: E1254 − 13
Standard Guide for
Storage of Radiographs and Unexposed Industrial
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Radiographic Films
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1254; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Photographic activity test for enclosure materials
ISO 18917 Photography—Determinationofresidualthiosul-
1.1 This guide may be used for the control and maintenance
fateandotherrelatedchemicalsinprocessedphotographic
of industrial radiographs and unexposed films used for indus-
materials-Methodsusingiodine-amylose,methyleneblue
trial radiography.
and silver sulfide
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3. Significance and Use
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.1 The provisions of this guide are intended to control the
and are not considered standard.
quality of industrial radiographs and unexposed films only and
NOTE 1—For information purposes, refer to Terminology E1316. The
are not intended for controlling the acceptability of the
terms stated therein, however, are not specifically referenced in the text of
materials or products radiographed. It is further intended that
this document.
this guide be used as an adjunct to Guide E94.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2 The necessity for applying specific control procedures
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
such as those described in this guide is dependent to a certain
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
extent, on the degree to which a user adheres to good
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
processing and storage practices as a matter of routine proce-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
dure.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Unexposed Film Storage
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 Unopened Containers:
E94 Guide for Radiographic Examination
4.1.1 Storage Recommendations—Any films in containers
E746 Practice for Determining Relative Image Quality Re-
sealed by the manufacturer and not opened should be stored
sponse of Industrial Radiographic Imaging Systems
with the films on edge, or as recommended by the specific
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
manufacturer, to avoid container damage and possible film
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2.2 ISO Standards:
damage.Storagetemperatureshouldbebetween40°F(4.4°C)
ISO 18901 Imaging Materials—Processed silver-gelatin
and 75 °F (24 °C) at a relative humidity range of 30 to 60 %.
type black-and-white films - Specifications for stability
4.1.2 Higher Storage Temperatures—When temperatures
ISO 18902 Imaging Materials—Processed photographic
exceed 90 °F (32 °C) for 30 days, some unexposed films may
films, plates, and papers - Filing enclosures and storage
be processed under normal existing conditions to test for
containers
fogging. The outside sheets in a pack of cut films or the ends
ISO 18916 Processed Photographic Materials—
of rolled films are most affected by heat. If excessive fogging
is found on these samples, subsequent sampling may be done
on inner sheets or further in on the rolls to avoid unnecessary
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nondestruc-
scrap.Alimitof0.30densityunitstotalforthebasedensityand
tive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.01 on Radiology
(X and Gamma) Method.
fog is acceptable (see 4.3) for industrial radiographic films.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2013. Published December 2013. Originally
4.1.3 LowerStorageTemperatures—Thetemperaturecanbe
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E1254 – 08. DOI:
lowerthan40°F(4.4°C)aslowertemperaturesreducetherate
10.1520/E1254-13.
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of heat and age fogging. However, lower temperatures will
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havenoeffectonbackgroundradiationfogging.Filmsstoredat
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these lower temperatures in unopened containers should be
the ASTM website.
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Designation: E1254 − 08 E1254 − 13
Standard Guide for
Storage of Radiographs and Unexposed Industrial
1
Radiographic Films
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1254; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide may be used for the control and maintenance of industrial radiographs and unexposed films used for industrial
radiography.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
NOTE 1—For information purposes, refer to Terminology E1316. The terms stated therein, however, are not specifically referenced in the text of this
document.
1.3 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E94 Guide for Radiographic Examination
E746 Practice for Determining Relative Image Quality Response of Industrial Radiographic Imaging Systems
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
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2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 14523 Processed Photographic Materials—Photographic activity test for enclosure materials
ISO 18901 Imaging Materials—Processed silver-gelatin type black-and-white films - Specifications for stability
ISO 18902 Imaging Materials—Processed photographic films, plates, and papers - Filing enclosures and storage containers
ISO 18916 Processed Photographic Materials—Photographic activity test for enclosure materials
ISO 18917 Photography—Determination of residual thiosulfate and other related chemicals in processed photographic materials
- Methods using iodine-amylose, methylene blue and silver sulfide
3. Significance and Use
3.1 The provisions of this guide are intended to control the quality of industrial radiographs and unexposed films only and are
not intended for controlling the acceptability of the materials or products radiographed. It is further intended that this guide be used
as an adjunct to Guide E94.
3.2 The necessity for applying specific control procedures such as those described in this guide is dependent to a certain extent,
on the degree to which a user adheres to good processing and storage practices as a matter of routine procedure.
4. Unexposed Film Storage
4.1 Unopened Containers:
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.01 on Radiology (X and
Gamma) Method.
Current edition approved July 1, 2008Dec. 1, 2013. Published July 2008 December 2013. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 20032008 as
E1254 – 03.E1254 – 08. DOI: 10.1520/E1254-08.10.1520/E1254-13.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4.1.1 Storage Recommendations—Any films in containers sealed by the manufacturer and not opened should be stored with the
films on edge, whenever possible, or as recommended by the specific manufacturer, to avoid container damage and possible film
damage. Storage temperature should be between 40°F (4.4°C) and 75°F (24°C) 40 °F (4.4 °C) and 75 °F (24 °C) at a relative
humidity range of 30 to 60 %.
4.1.2 Higher Storage Temperatures—When temperatures exceed 90°F (32°C) 90 °F (32 °C) for 30 days, some unexposed films
may be processed under normal existing conditions to test for fogging. The outside sheets in a pack of cut films or the ends of rolled
films are most affected by heat. If excessive fogging is found on these samples, subsequent sampling may be done on inner sheets
or further in on the rolls to avoid unnecessary s
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