Material Properties · Physical Properties

X-ray Radiography and Radiographic NDT (RT)

Use X-ray Radiography and Radiographic NDT (RT) to evaluate density, transport, rheological, dimensional, moisture, or other bulk physical properties with a scope matched to your sample, application, and decision.

  • Density, transport, rheological,…
  • Differences between materials, batches,…
  • Whether the measured result supports a…
  • Single-condition measurement
Representative X-ray Radiography and Radiographic NDT equipment selected for the TESTDOG service catalogue
Price
from£900
per sample, excl. VAT
Turnaround
6 working days
Preparation and scope dependent
Available platforms
Waygate ERESCO 42 MF4
Typical outputs
Measured property valuesCondition-dependent curvesMethod, uncertainty, and comparison notesMeasured result

Why this service

What RT can help you understand

X-ray Radiography and Radiographic NDT (RT) is used to evaluate density, transport, rheological, dimensional, moisture, or other bulk physical properties. TESTDOG confirms the method, preparation,…

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Density, transport, rheological, dimensional, moisture, or other bulk…

single-condition measurement

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Differences between materials, batches, treatments, or service…

temperature, rate, or environment sweep

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Whether the measured result supports a specification, root-cause, or…

comparative or specification-based programme

Choose the scope

Start from the question, not the tool

The method, preparation route and reporting depth depend on what you need to decide.

Single-condition measurement

density, transport, rheological, dimensional, moisture, or other bulk physical properties

Best used when
density, transport, rheological, dimensional, moisture, or other bulk physical properties
Typical result
Measured property values
Preparation note
Confirm dimensions, cutting permission and whether the original geometry must be preserved.

Common outputs

A result package matched to the decision you need to make

Fields, conditions, processing and file formats are confirmed before work begins.

StandardMeasured property values

Measured property values reported with the agreed units, sample reference and measurement conditions.

StandardCondition-dependent curves

Condition-dependent curves supplied in a labelled format suitable for direct sample or condition comparison.

OptionalMethod, uncertainty, and comparison notes

Method, uncertainty, and comparison notes provided with the processing basis and quality checks agreed during technical review.

OptionalMeasured result

Measured result included when selected in the confirmed reporting scope.

Example results

What RT results can look like

RT result: The image shows a cross-section of radiographic images of plates captured at different exposure factors
RT internal structure

The image shows a cross-section of radiographic images of plates captured at different exposure factors.

Bata Hena et al. · source · CC BY
RT result: The plot shows color-spectrum conversion of the gray-value X-ray image, showing inhomogeneous intensity distribution across the 300 mm ×
RT spectrum

The plot shows color-spectrum conversion of the gray-value X-ray image, showing inhomogeneous intensity distribution across the 300 mm ×.

Bata Hena et al. · source · CC BY

Sample requirements

What to provide before work begins

Provide representative, clearly labelled samples and identify the decision, feature or comparison that matters.

Suitable sampleSubmission requirementPlanning note
Solid / componentProvide a clean, stable and clearly labelled specimen with the target face or region identified.Confirm dimensions, cutting permission and whether the original geometry must be preserved.

Objective: state the decision, comparison or acceptance criterion the work must support.

Handling and access: declare hazards, instability, confidentiality, file constraints or special logistics before dispatch or transfer.

Questions and answers

Common planning decisions

Short answers to issues that can change preparation, scope, timing or interpretation.

What should I send for X-ray Radiography and Radiographic NDT (RT)?

Provide solid / component as applicable. Exact quantity, dimensions and preparation are confirmed during technical review.

Which scope should I choose?

Choose the scope that matches the decision, comparison and reporting depth you need; TESTDOG confirms the final route after technical review.

What will I receive?

Typical outputs include measured property values, condition-dependent curves, method, uncertainty, and comparison notes. Final files follow the confirmed reporting scope.

How long will it take?

Typical turnaround is 6 working days after sample acceptance and method confirmation.

Configure the service

Send the information needed to scope RT correctly

  • Sample form, material, dimensions and quantity
  • Feature or decision the result must address
  • Required comparison, acceptance criterion or reference
  • Preferred output and reporting depth
RT analysisfrom£900

Typical turnaround: 6 working days

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