THE INVESTIGATION OF RADIOISOTOPES FOR THE INSPECTION OF SHIP WELDS

A study was conducted that explored the potentialities of radioactive isotopes for the inspection of welds in ship structures. Various parameters were investigated to determine an optimum radiographic technique for the in- spection of hull welds of 1/2- to 2-in. plate. Technique and sensitivity curves for thulium, iridium, cesium, and cobalt are included. For the inspection of welds in 1/2-in. to 1-in. thick plate, iridium is the most promising isotope. A portable exposure container for iridium has been developed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Ship Structure Committee

  National Academy of Science, 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20418

  Bureau of Ships

  Washington, DC  United States 
• Authors:
  • Criscuolo, E L
  • Case, D P
  • Polansky, D
• Publication Date: 1958-2-28

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 57 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Inspection; Nondestructive tests; Radiography; Ships; Welds
• Old TRIS Terms: Shipweld inspection
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00007503
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SSC-110 Prog Rpt
• Contract Numbers: 92703
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 22 1972 12:00AM