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EVALUATION OF RADIOGRAPHY
ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS
EXAMINATION REPORT
SAFETY
Exhibit A: Essential Wire and Dimensional Properties of Wire
Type IQI
Exhibit B : Location Marker Sketches
.. .. Exhibit C: Densitometer Calibration Report Form
Exhibit D: Radiography Examination Report Form
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1. SCOPE
1.1 This procedure shall be applied for the performance of Radiographic Examination on full
penetration groove welding joints of steel material and their Heat Affected Zone area with
thicknesses of 3 to 75 mm or equivalent thicknesses for material other than steel.
1.2 The materials, shapes, or sizes to be examined and the extent of the examination shall be
as specified by the contracting documents (e.g. NDE Plan, Customer Specification, etc.)
2. CODES AND REFERENCES
2.1 ASME B & PV Code Section V Article 2 and Article 22, 2004 Edition Addenda July 1, 2006.
2.2 ASME B & PV Code Section VIII Div. 1 and 2, 2004 Edition Addenda July 1, 2006.
2.3 ASME 6 & PV Code Section I, 2004 Edition Addenda July 1, 2006.
2.4 ASME 6 & PV Code Section IX, 2004 Edition Addenda July 1, 2006.
2.5 ASME Pressure Piping Code 631.1, Power Piping, 2004 Edition.
2.6 ASME Pressure Piping Code 631.3, Process Piping, 2004 Edition.
2. 7 Inspektindo Pratama's NDE Personnel Qualification and Certification Procedure Doc. No. :
IPP-WP-01 Rev. 0 which is in compliance with SNT-TC-1A 2006 Edition
3. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION
All personnel carry out Radiography Examination under this procedure shall be qualified and
certified in accordance with Inspekti ndo Pratama's NDE Personnel Qualification and Certification
Procedure Doc. No.: IPP-WP-01 Rev. 0 which is in compliance with SNT-TC-1A 2006 Edition.
Alternatively, personnel certified by National Nuclear Energy Agency of Indonesia as in accordance
to the requirements of SNI 19-6364-2000 may also perform Radiography Examination. These
Personnel shall be subjected to customer's approval prior to mobilization.
4. SURFACE PREPARATION
The weld ripples or surface irregularities on both the inside (where accessible) and outside shall
be removed by suitable process to such a degree that the resulting radiographic image due to any
surface irregularities cannot mask or be confused with the image of any discontinuity. The
finished surface of welding joints may be flushed with the base material or may have reasonably
uniform crowns with reinforcement no to exceed that specified in the referencing Code Section.
5. EQUIPMENTS AND MATERIAL
5.1 Radiation Energy
Radiation energy utilized shall be Gamma- ray and shall obtain the required density and
IQI image requirements of this procedure. As guidance in selecting radiation source
together with their typical range for application in steel are given below.
Radioactive Isotope
Typical ran__g_e for aJmlication in steel
Gamma-Ray
Selenium-75 3 to 19 mm
Source
Iridium-192 6.4 to 75 mm
5.2 Intensifying Screen
Only Lead Intensifying Screens shall be used when performing radiography examination
under this procedure. Lead intensifying screens 0.005 in. (0. 125 mm) thick, both front and
back placement shall be used. The lead screens shall be free of oxide coatings, wrinkles,
dirt, grease, lint, and scratches. The lead intensifying screen shall be adjusted in intimate
contact with the film during exposure.
5.3 Image Quality Indicator (IQI)
IQI(s) shall be of the wire type. IQI(s) shall be manufactured and identified in
accordance with the requirements allowed in SE-747 ASME Section V Article 22.
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5.4 Facilities for Viewing of Radiographs
Viewing facilities shall provide subdued background of an intensity lighting that will not
cause some kind of traceable reflections, shadows, or glare on the radiograph. Viewer
equipment used to view radiographs for the interpretation shall provide variable light source
sufficient for the designated wire to be visible for the specified density range. The viewing
conditions shall be such that any light from the outer edge of the radiograph or coming
through low-density portions of the radiograph would not interfere with the interpretation.
5.5 Densitometer
Only a calibrated densitometer shall be used for judging film density. Calibration of
densitometer and its documentation shall be in accordance with Par. 6.2 of this procedure.
5.6 Radiographic Film
Radiographs shall be made by using industrial radiographic films. Type of film used and
other constraints defined in this procedure shall achieve the density and IQI
image requirements. Film shall have sufficient length and shall be placed to provide at
least 25 mm of film beyond the projected edge of the weld. Film widths shall be sufficient to
depict all portions of the weld joint, including the HAZs, and shall provide sufficient
additional space for the required wire IQI and film identification without infringing upon the
area of interest in the radiograph. Film brands, types, should be as follow:
Iridium-192
TRADEMARK Film Type Intended Fabrication Purposes
07 Welds with thicknesses above 6.4 mm to 38 mm.
AGFA GEVEART
D4 Welds with thickness below 6.4 mm or above 38 mm.
I KODAK
AA-400 Welds with thicknesses above 6.4 mm to 38 mm.
I INDUSTREX
MX-125 Welds with thickness below 6.4 mm or above 38 mm.
IX-100 Welds with thicknesses above 6.4 mm to 38 mm.
FUJI
IX-50 Welds with thickness below 6.4 mm or above 38 mm.
Selenium-75
TRADEMARK Film Type Intended Fabrication Purposes
07 Welds with thicknesses above 5 mm to 12.7 mm.
AGFA GEVEART
D4 Welds with thickness below 5 mm or above 12.7 mm.
KODAK
A A ~ 4
Welds with thicknesses above 5 mm to 12.7 mm.
INDUSTREX
MX-125 Welds with thickness below 5 mm or above 12.7 mm.
IX-100 Welds with thicknesses above 5 mm to 12.7 mm.
FUJI
IX- 50 Welds with thickness below 5 mm or above 12.7 mm.
6. CALIBRATION
6.1 Source Size Verification
Supplier's technical specification, such as decay curves/charts, or written statements
documenting the actual or maximum source size shall be acceptable as source size
verification and shall be available at all times.
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6.2 Densitometers
Densitometers shall be calibrated within the last 90 days according to the following
sequence:
1. A National standard step tablet or step wedge calibration film, traceable to a national
standard step tablet and having at least 5 steps with neutral densities from at least.LO
through 4.0 shall be used. The step wedge itself shall have been verified within the last
year by comparison with a national standard step tablet.
2. The densitometer manufacturer's step-by-step instructions for the operation of the
densitometer shall be followed.
3. The density steps closest to 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 on the national standard step tablet
or step wedge calibration film shall be read.
4. The densitometer is acceptable if the density readings do not vary by more than 0.05
density units from the actual density stated on the national standard step tablet or step
wedge calibration film.
This densitometer calibration reading shall be recorded il) appropriate calibration log (see
Exhibit C). At the minimum, the last calibration reading from the one that is
applicable shall be maintained on file.
6.3 Periodic Calibration Verification of Densitometer
Periodic calibration verification checks of densitometer shall be performed as defined in Par.
6.2, at the beginning of each shift, after 8 hours of continuous use, or after change of
apertures, whichever comes first. This periodic verification doesn't have to be recorded and
maintained on file.
7. EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
7.1 Radiographic Techniques . . . ..
A single wall exposure technique shall be used for radiography whenever practical. When it
is not practical to use a single wall technique, a doublewall exposure technique may be
used. An adequate number of exposures shall be made to demonstrate that the required
coverage has been obtained.
7.1.1 Single Wall Technique
In the single wall technique, the radiation passes through only one wall of the weld
(material), which is viewed for acceptance on the radiograph.
7 .1.2 Double Wall Technique
When it is not practical to use a single wall technique, one of the following double
wall techniques shan be used:
7 .1. 2.1 Single Wall Viewing. For materials and for weld in components with a
nominal outside diameter greater than 3
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h inches (89 mm}, a technique
may be used in which the radiation passes through two walls and only the
weld (material) on the film side wall is viewed for acceptance on the
radiograph. When complete coverage is required for circumferential welds
(material), a minimum of three exposures taken 120to each other shall
be made.
7.1.2.2 Double Wall Viewing. For materials and welds which has 31f2 inches (89
mm) or less in nominal outside diameter, a technique may be used in
which the radiation pass through two walls and the weld (material) in both
walls is viewed for acceptance on the same radiograph. For double wall
viewing, only a source side IQI shaiLbe used. Care should be exercised to
ensure that the allowable Geometric Unsharpness is not exceeded. If the
Geometric Unsharpness requirement can not be met, then single wall
viewing shall be used.
(1) For welds, the radiation beam may be offset from the plane of the
weld at an angle sufficient to separate the images of the source side
and film side portions of the weld so there is no overlap of the areas
to be interpreted, in which case a minimum of two exposure taken at
90 degree to each other shall be made for each joint.
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(2) Alternatively, the weld may be radiographed with the radiation beam
positioned so that the image of both walls is superimposed. When
complete coverage is required, a minimum of three exposures taken
at either 60 or 120 to one another shall be made for each joint.
(3) Additional exposure shall be made if the required radiographic
coverage cannot be obtained using minimum number of exposure
indicated in point (1) and (2) above.
7.2 Direction of Radiation
The direction of the central beam of radiation should be centered on the area of interest
whenever practical.
7.3 Minimum Source to Object Distance
The minimum source-to-object distance shall not be exceeded for any radiography
examination under this procedure. It is based on the assumption that the. required value for
Ug (Geometric Unsharpness).stated in Table 1 below will <not be exceeded. The formula of
calculating the minimum source-to-object iS as follow:
Where:
FxSSOF
SODmin = ---
Ug
Ug = Geometric Unsharpness, in. (mm)
F = the maximum projected dimension of the radiating source in the
plan perpendicular to the distance SOD from the weld or object
being radiographed, in. (mm)
SODm
111
= minimum distance from source of radiation to weld or object being
radiographed, in. (mm)
SSOF = distance from the source side of weld or object being radiographed
to the film, in. (mm)
SODm
1
n and SSOF shall be determined at the approximate center of the area
of interest.
Unless a more restrictive specification is to be applied, Geometric Unsharpness of the
radiograph shall notexceed the following:
Table 1 - Maximum Geometric Unsharpness
Material Thickness, in. (mm) Ug max, in. (mm)
Under 2 ( <50.8) 0.020 (0.51)
2 through 3 (50.8 - 75) o ~ o 3 (0. 76)
Note: Material thickness is. the thickness on which the IQI is based
7.4 IQI Selection
7 .4.1 Material
IQI(sJ shall be selected from either the same alloy material group or grade as
defined in Par. 5.3 or from an alloy material group or grade with less radiation
absorption than the material being radiographed.
7.4.2 Size
IQI(s) shall be selected based on the single wall thickness of the part or component
being radiographed. The essential wire shall be as specified in Exhibit A.
a. FQr welds with reinforcement, the thickness on which the IQI is selected shall be
based on the nominal single wall thickness plus estimated weld reinforcement
not to exceed the as permitted by the referencing Code Section. Backing rings
or strips shall not be considered as part of the thickness in IQI selection. The
actual measurement of the weld reinforcement is not required.
b. Welds without reinforcements, the thickness on which the IQI is based is the
nominal single wall thickness . .Backing rings or strips shall not be considered as
part of the weld thickness in IQI selection.
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7.4.3 Welds joining Dissimilar Materials or With Dissimilar Filler Metal
When the weld metal is of an alloy group or grade that has a radiation attenuation
that differs from the base metal, the IQI material selection shall be based on the
weld metal and be in accordance with Par. 7.4.1. When density limits of Par. 9.3.1
cannot be met with one IQI and the exceptional density area is at the interface of
the weld metal and base metal, the material selection for the additional IQI(s) shall
be based on the base material and be accordance with Par. 7.4.1.
7.5 Placement of IQI
The IQI(s) shall be placed on the weld so that the length of the wire is perpendicular to the
length of the weld. The IQI(s) shall be placed on the source side of the weld being examined
except where inaccessibility prevents hand placing the IQI(s) on the source side. When
placing the IQI(s) on the film side, the IQI(s) shall be in contact with the weld being
examined and a lead letter "F" shall be placed adjacent to or on the IQI(s).
The identification numbers and, when used, the lead letter "F" shall not be in the area of
interest, except when geometric configuration makes it impractical.
7.6 Number of IQI(s)
When one or more film holders are used for an exposure, at least one IQI image shall
appear on each film except as outlined in Par. 7.6.2.
7.6.1 Multiole IQI(sl. If the requirements of Par. 9.3.1 and 9.3.2 are met by using more
than one IQI, one shall be representative of the lightest area of interest and the
other for the darkest area of interest, the intervening densities on the radiographic
film shall be considered to have acceptable density.
7.6.2 Specia/Cases.
(i) Where the source is placed on the axis of the component (for cylindrical
components) or placed at the center of the component (for spherical
components) for single exposure, at least three IQI(s) spaced approximately
120apart are required under the following conditions:
(1) When the complete circumference is radiographed using one or more film
holders, or;
(2) When a section or sections of the circumference, where the length
between the ends of the outermost sections span 240 or more is
radiographed using one or more film holders. Additional film locations may
be required to obtain hecessary IQI spacing.
(ii) Where the source is placed on the axis of the component (for cylindrical
components) or placed at the center of the component (for spherical
components) for single exposure, at least three IQI(s) with one placed at each
end of the radiographic span of the circumference to be radiographed and one
in the approximate center of the span are required under the following
conditions:
(1) When a section of the circumference, the length of which is greater than
120and less than 240, is radiographed using just one film holder, or;
(2) When a section or sections of the circumference, where the length
between the ends of the outermost sections span less than 240, is
radiographed using more than one film holder.
(iii) In (i) and (ii) above where sections of longitudinal welds adjoining the
circumferential weld are radiographed simultaneously with the circumferential
weld, an additional IQI shall be placed on each longitudinal weld at the end of
the section most remote from the junction of the circumferential weld being
radiographed.
(iv) When an array of component objects in a circle is radiographed, at least one
IQI shall show on each component image.
(v) In order to maintain the continuity of records involving subsequent exposures,
all radiographs exhibiting IQI(s) which qualify the techniques permitted in
accordance with (i), (ii) and (iii) shall be retained.
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7. 7 Film System Identification
A system shall be used to produce permanent identification on the radiograph. In any case,
this information shall not obscure the area of interest. The information as a minimum shall
include the following:
a. Manufacturers name, Logo or symbol.
b. Date of exposure.
c. The project and/or contract identification.
d. Components, thickness, weld joint or part numbers as appropriate.
e. Welder identification number.
f. Whether original or subsequent exposure (R for repair and followed by R1, R2, R3 if
required) .
7.8 Backscatter Radiation Indicator
A lead symbol "B" with minimum dimension of 13 mm in height and 1.5 mm in thickness
shall be attached to the back of each film holder during each exposure to determine if
backscatter radiation is exposing the film.
7. 9 Radiography Exposure Calculations
Exposure time for radiography examination shall be obtained by utilizing an exposure chart
or calculator. The essential elements of an exposure chart must relate the following:
a. Isotope type and it's radioactive activity.
b. Material type and thickness.
c. Film type and their relative speed
d. Source to film distance
e. Intensifying screen type and thickness
f. Time-temperature development for hand processing; access time for automatic
processing.
Deviation in the exposure time performed than the one obtained from calculation is
acceptable provided the finished radiograph obtain the required density and IQI
image requirements of this procedure.
7.10 Film Processing
Standard Guide for Controlling the Quality of Industrial Radiographic Film Processing SE-
999, or Paragraph 23 through 26 of Standard Guide for Radiographic Examination SE-94 of
ASME Section V or Film Manufacturer's Recommendation shall be used as a guide for
processing film. Film processing shall be done manually.
8. LOCATION MARKERS
Location markers (see Exhibit B) shall appear as radiographic images on the film and shall be
placed on the part - not on the exposure holder/cassette. Their locations shall be permanently
marked on the surface of the part being radiographed using low stress stamp or dot stamp. If it is
impractical to mark the surface of the part being radiographed, a map may be used in a manner
that permits the area of interest on a radiograph to be accurately traceable to its location on the
part for a retention period required. Evidence shall also be provided on the radiograph that the
required coverage of the region being examined has been obtained. Location markers shall be
placed as follows.
8.1 Single Wall Viewing
8.1.1 Source Side Markers. Location Markers shall be placed on the source side when
radiographing the following:
a. Flat components or longitudinal joints in cylindrical or conical components.
b. Curved or spherical components which concave side is toward the source and
when the source to material distance is less than the inside radius of the
components.
c. Curved or spherical components which convex side is toward the source.
8.1.2 Film Side Markers.
a. Film side markers shall be used when radiographing curved or spherical
components which concave side is toward the source and when the "source-to-
material" distance greater than the inside radius.
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b. As an alternate for source side markers in Par. 8.1.1 point (a), film side markers
may be used when the radiograph shows coverage beyond the location markers
to the extent demonstrated by Exhibit B, sketch (e). This alternate shall be
documented in the Radiographic Examination Report.
8.1.3 Either Side Markers. Location markers may be placed on either the source side of
film side when radiographing either curved or spherical component which concave
side is toward the source and the "source-to-material" distance equals the inside
radius of the component.
8.2 Double Wall Viewing
For double wall viewing, at least one location marker shall be placed on the outside surface
adjacent to the weld (or on material of in the interest area) for each exposure.
8.3 Location Marking With a Map
When inaccessibility or other limitations prevent the location of markers as stipulated in Par.
8.1 and 8.2, a dimensioned map of the actual marker placement shall accompany the
radiographs and shall show that full coverage has been obtained.
9. EVALUATION OF RADIOGRAPH
9.1 Radiograph's Area of Interest
Area of interest in a radiograph shall be the area of interpretation and evaluation. For weld
radiography, the area of interest shall include the whole weld image and 6 mm area from
each weld sides in all finished radiographs. Any cause of confusion or restriction in
evaluating and interpreting the area of interest shall be considered unacceptable and the
radiograph be retaken.
9.2 Radiograph Artifacts
All finished radiographs shall be free from mechanical, chemical or other blemishes to the
extent that they do not mask or confused with the image of any discontinuity in the area of
interest of the object being radiographed, such as, but not limited to:
Fogging.
Processing defects such as streaks, water mark, or chemical stains.
Scratches, finger marks, crimps, dirtiness, static marks, smudges or tears.
False indications due to defective screens.
9.3 Radiographic Density
9.3.1 Density Limitation
The transmitted film density through the radiographic image adjacent to the
designated wire of a wire IQI and the area of interest shall be the minimum of 2.0.
For composite viewing of multiple film exposures, each film of the composite set
shall have a minimum density of 1.3. The maximum density shall be 4.0 for either
single viewing or composite viewing. A variation of 0.05 density unit in
densitometer reading is allowed.
9.3.2 Density Variations
An additional IQI(s) shall be used for each exceptional area(s) and the radiograph
retaken if the density of radiograph anywhere through the area of interest varies by
more than minus 15% or plus 30% from the density adjacent to the essential wire
of wire IQI within the maximum/minimum allowable density ranges specified on in
Par. 9.3.1. Density variation calculation may be rounded to the nearest 0.1 value.
9.4 Excessive Backscatter Radiation
If a light image of "B", as described in Par. 7.8 appears on a darker background of the
finished radiograph than it shall be concluded that the protection from backscatter radiation
is insufficient and the radiograph shall be unacceptable and retaken. A dark image of the
"B" on a lighter background is not cause for rejection.
9.5 IQI Sensitivity
The essential wire of a wire IQI and its identifying numbers or letters shall be displayed in
the radiographs as required. If essential wire do not show on any film in a multiple film
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technique but do show in composite film viewing, evaluation and interpretation shall be
permitted only by composite film viewing.
10. ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS
Weld joints radiographed in accordance with this procedure shall be evaluated against the
following acceptance standards.
10.1 Radiography of Welded Joints
Welds and their heat affected zone shall be free from:
a. Any indication characterized as a crack, zone of incomplete fusion or penetration,
regardless of length.
b. Any individual elongated indication characterized as inclusions or cavities which has a
length greater than:
6 mm forT up to 19 mm, incl.

1
1JTfor Tfrom 19 mm to 57 mm, incl.
19 mm for Tover 57 mm
Tis the thickness of the material excluding any allowable reinforcement. For a butt weld
joining two members having different thickness at the weld, T is the thinner of these
two thicknesses. If a full penetration weld includes a fillet weld, the thickness of the
throat of fillet shall be included in T.
c. Any group of aligned indications that have an aggregate length greater than T in a
length of 12T, except when the distance between the successive imperfections exceeds
6L where L is the length of the longest imperfection in the group.
d. Rounded indications exceeding those specified in Appendix 4 of Section VIII Div. 1
for welds in accordance with ASME Sect. VIII Div. 1.
e. Rounded indications exceeding those specified in Par. 7.5.3.2.(b) of ASME Section
VIII Div. 2 for welds in accordance with ASME Sect. VIII Div. 2.
f. Rounded indications exceeding those specified in Appendix A-250 of Section I for
welds in accordance with ASME Sect. I and ASME 831.1.
g. Rounded indications exceeding those specified in Paragraph QW-191.2.2.(b) of
Section IX for welds in accordance with ASME Sect IX.
h. Root concavity when there is an abrupt change in density as indicated on the radiograph
for welds in accordance with ASME 831.1.
10.2 Spot Radiography of Welded Joints
For welds in accordance with ASME Sect VIII Div. 1 that is subjected to Spot
Radiography, radiography examination is to be performed only on section(s) of the weld
length. The acceptability of welds examined by spot radiography shall be judged by the
following standards.
a. Welds in which indications are characterized as cracks or zones of incomplete fusion or
penetration shall be unacceptable.
b. Welds in which indications are characterized as slag inclusions or cavities shall be
unacceptable if the length of any such indication is greater than
2
h T where T is the
thickness of the weld excluding any allowable reinforcement. For a butt weld joining two
members having different thicknesses at the weld, T is the thinner of these two
thicknesses. If a full penetration weld includes a fillet weld, the thickness of the throat
of the fillet shall be included in T. If several indications within the above limitations exist
in line, the welds shall be judged acceptable if the sum of the longest dimensions of all
such indications is not more than Tin a length of 6T (or proportionately for radiographs
shorter than 6t) and if the longest indications considered are separated by at least 3L of
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Exhibit A - ESSENTIAL WIRE AND DIMENSIONAL PROPERTIES OF WIRE TYPE IQI
Image Quality Indicator
Nominal Single Wall
Source Side Film Side
Material Thickness
I.Q.l.
I.Q.I.
inch/mm
Essential Wire
Series
Essential Wire
Series
Diameter Diameter
inch/mm
ASTM
inch/mm
ASTM
E-747 E-747
Up to 0.25 0.008 0.0063
A A
Up to 6.4 0.20 0.16
> 0.25 trough 0.375 0.010 0.008
A orB A
> 6.4 trough 9.5 0.25 0.20
> 0.375 trough 0.50 0.013 0.010
B A orB
> 9.5. trough 12.7 0.33 0.25
> 0.50 trough 0.75 0.016 0.013
B B
>12.7 trough 19.0 0.41 0.33
> 0. 75 trough 1.00 0.020 0.016
B B
>19.0 trough 25.4 0.51 0.41
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0.004 0.10 2 0.013 0.33 7 0.040 1.02 12
0.005 0.13 3 0.016 0.41 8 0.050 1.27 13
0.0063 0.16 4 0.020 0.51 9 0.063 1.60 14
0.008 0.20 5 0.025 0.64 10 0.080 2.03 15
0.010 0.25 6 0.032 0.81 11 0.100 2.54 16
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