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ASTM E1935-97

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Standard Test Method for Calibrating and Meausring CT Density

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1.1 This test method covers instruction for determining the density calibration of X and y-ray computed tomography (CT) systems and for using this information to measure material densities from CT images. The calibration is based on an examination of the CT images of a disk of material with embedded specimens of know composition and density. The measured mean CT values of the known standards are determined from an analysis of the image, and their linear attenuation coefficients are determined by multiplying their measured physical density by their published mass attenuation coefficient. The density calibration is performed by applying a linear regression to the data. Once calibrated, the linear attenuation coefficient of an unknown feature in an image can be measured from a determination of its mean CT value. Its density can then be extracted from a knowledge of its mass attenuation coefficient, or one representative of the feature.

1.2 CT provides an excellent method of nondestructively measuring density variations, which would be very difficult to quantify otherwise. Density is inherently a volumetric property of matter. As the measurement volume shrinks, local material inhomogeneities become more important; and measured values will begin to vary about the bulk density value of the material.

1.3 All values are stated in SI units.

1.4 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.


SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number E1935
Publication Date Dec. 10, 1997
Language en - English
Page Count 5
Revision Level 97
Supercedes
Committee E07.01
Publish Date Document Id Type View
Dec. 10, 1997 E1935-97 Revision
Dec. 1, 2019 E1935-97R19 Reaffirmation
June 1, 2013 E1935-97R13 Reaffirmation
Dec. 15, 2008 E1935-97R08 Reaffirmation
March 10, 2003 E1935-97R03 Reaffirmation