Product Data Sheet

1 Grey, 8A Red

Visible Dry-Method Magnetic Particles

MAGNAVIS® 1 Grey and 8A Red are ready-to-use, dry method, colour-contrast
magnetic powders. Used for visible light flaw detection, they detect surface and
slightly subsurface discontinuities in ferrous metals. The different colours of powder
are designed to produce effective contrast on different coloured backgrounds.
They can be applied from a powder blower or shaken from a bottle during magnetisation, and blown
off while current is still being applied. On material with a high magnetic retentivity, indications can still
be formed after the current has been turned off.

FEATURES APPLICATIONS
• Sharp, color-contrast indications on high Defect location: surface and slightly subsurface
reflective surfaces Ideal for:
• Ready-to-use • Light, medium, dark surfaces
• Good particle buildup for quick detection • Detecting medium, large and course
discontinuities
• Highly refined for optimal particle shape
and size combination • Weld testing
• Forgings
• Minimal dust build-up
• Castings
• Does not require a UV light or darkened • Field testing
inspection area
• Spot inspections
• In-service inspections
SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE • Large parts
• AMS3040 • Dark surfaces
• ASME B & PV Code, Sec V • Extreme temperatures
• ASTM E709 • Rough/textured surfaces
• ASTM E1444/E1444M Ideal for:
• MIL-STD-2132D • Inclusions
• Seams
• MIL-STD-271F
• Shrink cracks
• NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 • Tears
• Laps
• Flakes
• Welding defects
• Grinding cracks
• Quenching cracks
• Fatigue cracks
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 Product Data Sheet

1 Grey, 8A Red
COMPOSITION USER RECOMMENDATIONS
Selected magnetic powders and pigments. Magnetic Particle
NDT Method Testing, Visible,
PRODUCT PROPERTIES Dry Method
Form and colour Free-flowing powder Storage temperature 10oC to 30oC
SAE sensitivity 7 Powder Applicator
Accessories
(part no. 008D003)
Average particle size 80 µm

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Like all Magnaflux materials, our visible magnetic
powders are closely controlled to ensure batch- Using a powder spray bulb, plastic squeeze
to-batch consistency, optimum process control bottle, or a powder blower, apply the magnetic
and inspection reliability. powder while the magnetising current is on.
If there is considerable background build-up,
1 Grey
A grey or off-white coloured powder which pro- gently blow the excess material off while the
duces sharp colour contrast indications on dark current is flowing.
backgrounds. If the material being tested has a high retentivity,
Upper temperature limit*: 390oC surface defects can be detected after the current
shot.
8A Red
A dark-red-coloured iron powder which provides
PACKAGING AND PART NUMBERS
a strong contrast on most surfaces and coloured
backgrounds. 1 Grey 8A Red
Upper temperature limit*: 315oC

* These limits do not mean that the material will
not form indications above the specified temp-
eratures. However, particles used at elevated
temperatures for an extended period of time
may alter in colour, sinter together or emit smoke.
Particles heated to 480°C or passed through a
flame will smoulder or spark.
057C005 057C067
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Review all relevant health and safety information
before using this product. For complete health
and safety information, refer to the Safety Data
Sheets, which are available at eu.magnaflux.com.

Revised: December 2017 eu.magnaflux.com