ASNT Level III- Visual & Optical Testing
My Level III Self Study Notes Reading 4 Section 4B
My Level III Self Study Notes Reading 4 Section 4B
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7.4.2 Swabbing<br />
Etching may also be done by swabbing the test surface<br />
with a cotton ball, cotton tipped wooden swab, bristled acid<br />
brush, medicine dropper or a glass rod. The cotton ball and<br />
the cotton tipped wooden swab generally are saturated with<br />
etchant and then rubbed over the test surface.<br />
Tongs and gloves should be used for protection and the<br />
etchant applicator must be inert to the etchant. For example,<br />
strong nitric acid and alkali solutions attack cotton and<br />
these etchants must be applied using a fine bristle acid<br />
brush. A glass or plastic medicine dropper may be used to<br />
place etchants on the test object surface and a suitable stirring<br />
rod can be used to rub the surface. The test object may<br />
be immersed in etchant and swabbed while in the solution.<br />
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