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    Ultraviolet light is a type of electromagnetic radiation that is invisible to the human eye and has wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays. The UV spectrum is divided into UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C ranges with UV-C having the shortest wavelengths and being the most harmful. Fluorescent materials used in non-destructive testing techniques like magnetic particle inspection fluoresce under UV-A excitation at 365 nm and emit light in the visible yellow-green range. Black light sources used for these inspections, like mercury vapor lamps, emit primarily in the UV-A range at 365 nm through filters that block other wavelengths.

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    Ultraviolet light is a type of electromagnetic radiation that is invisible to the human eye and has wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays. The UV spectrum is divided into UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C ranges with UV-C having the shortest wavelengths and being the most harmful. Fluorescent materials used in non-destructive testing techniques like magnetic particle inspection fluoresce under UV-A excitation at 365 nm and emit light in the visible yellow-green range. Black light sources used for these inspections, like mercury vapor lamps, emit primarily in the UV-A range at 365 nm through filters that block other wavelengths.

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    Ultraviolet light is a type of electromagnetic radiation that is invisible to the human eye and has wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays. The UV spectrum is divided into UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C ranges with UV-C having the shortest wavelengths and being the most harmful. Fluorescent materials used in non-destructive testing techniques like magnetic particle inspection fluoresce under UV-A excitation at 365 nm and emit light in the visible yellow-green range. Black light sources used for these inspections, like mercury vapor lamps, emit primarily in the UV-A range at 365 nm through filters that block other wavelengths.

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    Ultraviolet light :

    Ultraviolet radiation is a band of wavelengths within the


    electromagnetic spectrum and below visible [ white ] light. Ultraviolet
    wavelengths are too short to be seen by the human eye. The
    boundary between visible light [ white ] and UV [ black ] light is a
    wavelength of 400 nm [ nano meters ] or [ 4000 Angstroms ].
    UV - spectrum is divided into three ranges :
    UV - A [ 400 - 300 nm ] - Long Wave.
    UV - B [ 300 - 280 nm ] - Medium Wave.
    UV - C [ 280 - 180 nm ] - Short Wave.
    Ultraviolet A is not considered harmful to the human eye. Ultraviolet
    B can cause sunburn as well as be harmful to the eyes. Ultraviolet
    C is used for germicidal purposes and is harmful to the eyes and
    the body. Daylight viewing is considered to be a range of 540
    through 570 nm, with the average being 555 nm.
    The fluorescent materials used in NDT for both the magnetic and
    penetrant inspections are selected to provide maximum fluorescent
    properties with UV - A excitation in the 365 nm wavelength. In fact
    these materials normally fluoresce under excitation of any
    wavelength, from 320 - 400 nm. The fluorescence, which is reflected
    back is in the range of 540 - 620 nm and is visible as yellow-
    green to the human eye. Any excessive white light in the
    inspection area [ especially those in the green / yellow wavelengths ]
    will decrease the contrast of indication to background, for this
    reason, specifications limit the ambient white light level to 20 lux
    maximum.
    Black light sources are normally high pressure mercury arc bulbs
    and low pressure mercury vapor discharge tubes. Low pressure
    mercury vapor light sources have a deep purple coating on the
    inside surface of the bulb to filter out undesired UV wavelengths
    and blocks the visible light generated by the bulb. Mercury vapor
    arc [ HID ] lamps used for NDT have only two lines of UV - A
    energy in significant intensities. One of these bands is at 365 -
    nanometer wavelength.
    New micro power gas discharge technology [ MPXL ], is
    recognized to create a much higher contrast of fluorescent
    indication to background, thus improving the operator's visual acuity.
    MPXL spot lamps produce in excess of 90,000 micro watts / cm 2
    from 12 inch distance, and allow inspection to be performed in
    areas where previously it would have been impossible.
    The light intensity of ultraviolet lamps is measured with a suitable
    UV light meter. Most of the UV intensity measurement meters for
    NDT usage are designed for use on mercury vapor light sources
    at 365 nanometers.
    Fluorescence : is the emission of electromagnetic radiation by a
    substance as the result of the absorption of electromagnetic or
    corpuscular radiation of greater energy than that of the fluorescent
    radiation. Fluorescence is characterized by the fact that it occurs
    only so long as the stimulating radiation is maintained.

    radiations. The dark color of the filter also cuts off


    sufficient visible [ white ] light. UV radiations below
    320 nm can burn the retina of the eyes and also
    the skin of the exposed person. Examiners must
    protect themselves from the harmful UV light by
    ensuring that the filter used in the UV lamp is in
    perfect condition. Any cracked or damaged filter
    shall be immediately replaced or the Lamp shall
    UV light filter : Ultraviolet lamps produce both the harmful be rejected. A lamp with a damaged filter must not
    ultraviolet radiations and visible light. The deep purple filter in the be used. Looking directly at the lamp with a proper
    lamp allows only the wavelengths between 320 and 400 filter will not cause any harm but may cause
    nanometers to pass through and eliminates the harmful ultraviolet temporary blurring of vision.

    Compiled by K. Chatterjee, 75643 Center for NDT P 00 Rv 04 Self study material.

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