1 The history and basis of the magnetic particle testing method --; 2 Origins of defects in ferromagnetic materials --; 3 Essential magnetic characteristics for magnetic particle inspection --; 4 Methods of magnetizing components and materials for magnetic particle inspection --; 5 Sources of magnetic fields for magnetic particle inspection --; 6 Magnetic particles, their characteristics and application --; 7 Demagnetization --; 8 Procedures, specifications and documentation --; 9 Choosing a magnetic particle inspection method --; 10 Equipment for magnetic particle inspection --; 11 Quality control --; 12 Magnetism and magnetic properties of materials --; 13 Basic electromagnetic field theory --; 14 Analysis and measurement of magnetic fields --; 15 Health and safety in magnetic particle inspection --; 16 Environmental impact of magnetic particle inspection --; Answers to questions.
This concise text is intended primarily to support NDT operators, supervisors, and managers in their preparation for the various certification examinations.