ASTM E1316-25b PDF

Full title and description

St ASTM E1316-25b — Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations. A dictionary-style standard maintained by ASTM Committee E07 that defines and harmonizes terms used across nondestructive testing (NDT) methods (acoustic emission, electromagnetic testing, radiologic testing, leak testing, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiologic, ultrasonic, infrared, holographic, visual and related methods) to promote consistent use and interpretation in NDT standards and specifications.

Abstract

This standard compiles, defines, and organizes terminology used by the E07 committee for nondestructive examinations. It provides Section A (common NDT terms) plus method-specific sections (AE, ET, RT, LT, PT, MT, NRT, UT, IRT, HT, VT) and guidance on preferred usage (for example, recommended consistent use of the terms examination/inspection vs test). The document is intended as the reference vocabulary for ASTM NDT standards and for users writing procedures, specifications, reports and training materials.

General information

• Status: Active (E1316-25b).
• Publication date: Published 1 August 2025 (implemented 01.08.2025); editorial/amendment activity noted August 19, 2025.
• Publisher: ASTM International (Committee E07, Subcommittee E07.92).
• ICS / categories: 01.040.19 (Testing — vocabularies); 19.100 (Non-destructive testing).
• Edition / version: E1316-25b (revision “-25b” edition, 2025).
• Number of pages: 42 pages.

Scope

Defines terminology used in standards prepared by ASTM Committee E07 for nondestructive examination methods. The scope includes common NDT vocabulary and method-specific terms for acoustic emission, electromagnetic testing, gamma- and X-radiologic testing, leak testing, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiologic testing, ultrasonic testing, infrared, holographic, and visual testing. The standard aims to remove ambiguity in reporting, specifications, and inter-standard references by providing authoritative definitions and usage guidance.

Key topics and requirements

• Authoritative definitions for common NDT terms (Section A) and method‑specific vocabularies (Sections B–L).
• Guidance on consistent use of terms such as examination, inspection and test to reduce ambiguity in standards and reports.
• Terms and definitions covering acoustic emission, electromagnetic testing, radiologic testing (gamma/X), leak testing, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, neutron radiologic testing/gauging, ultrasonic testing, infrared/holographic/visual methods.
• Organization to support cross-referencing between ASTM NDT practices, guides and procedures; intended as the vocabulary baseline for drafting and interpreting NDT documents.
• Includes editorial amendments and redline history as applicable to revision “-25b”.

Typical use and users

Used by NDT engineers, inspectors, quality managers, procedure/specification writers, certification bodies, auditors, trainers and standards authors who require consistent terminology across inspections, reports and contractual documents. It is referenced when preparing or harmonizing NDT procedures, writing acceptance criteria, training curricula, and when auditing or interpreting inspection records.

Related standards

Commonly used alongside ASTM practice and guide standards for specific methods — for example, E1444/E1444M (magnetic particle testing practice), E165/E165M (liquid penetrant practice), E213 (ultrasonic testing of pipe and tubing) — and other E07 committee standards. E1316 serves as the baseline vocabulary referenced by these and other method-specific documents.

Keywords

nondestructive testing; NDT terminology; vocabulary; ultrasonic; radiographic; magnetic particle; liquid penetrant; acoustic emission; electromagnetic testing; leak testing; visual testing; ASTM E1316; E07.92.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ASTM E1316-25b is the ASTM International vocabulary/terminology standard for nondestructive examinations — a consolidated list of definitions and preferred usage for terms used across NDT methods.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers common NDT terms and method-specific terminology for acoustic emission, electromagnetic testing, gamma- and X-radiologic testing, leak testing, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, neutron radiologic testing, ultrasonic testing, infrared and holographic testing, and visual testing, plus guidance on consistent usage.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: NDT practitioners (inspectors, engineers), quality/assurance teams, standards authors, trainers, certification bodies and auditors who need consistent definitions when writing procedures, reports, specifications or when comparing multiple NDT-related standards.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published in 2025 the E1316-25b edition is shown as the active edition; ASTM records show amendment/editorial activity in August 2025 and subsequent work items for revision/clarification have been opened (committee work items were registered in 2025 and early 2026), so users should verify the edition date before quoting it in formal documents.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — E1316 is the fixed designation for this terminology series; multiple revisions and lettered editions (for example -25, -25a, -25b) exist historically. It is maintained by ASTM Committee E07 (Subcommittee E07.92 for editorial review).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Nondestructive testing (NDT), terminology, vocabulary, ultrasonic, radiographic/radiologic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, acoustic emission, electromagnetic testing, leak testing, visual testing, ASTM E1316.