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2001
Conference Paper
Title

Air-coupled UT transducers

Abstract
Based upon piezoelectric composite materials, air borne ultrasonic probes with frequencies above 100 kHz were developed. These probes are characterized by a bandwidth larger than 50 % as well as a signal-to noise ratio higher than 100 dB. The essential part of the probes is a piezo-composite (1-3-configuration) developed at the IZFP. The piezo-composites are characterized by a high electroacoustic coupling coefficient (about 0.7), better aoustic matching to gas (acoustic impedance 6 to 10 MRayl in comparison to 35 MRayl of the piezo-ceramic) and a low mechanical quality factor. To further improve the efficiency of air coupled probes compressed air shoes and travelling wave transducers are in current development.
Author(s)
Gebhardt, W.
Mainwork
NDT in Progress  
Conference
NDT in Progress, Meeting of NDT-Experts 2001  
Language
English
Fraunhofer-Institut für Zerstörungsfreie Prüfverfahren IZFP  
Keyword(s)
  • luftgekoppelter Ultraschall

  • air-coupled ultrasound

  • piezoelektrischer Verbundwerkstoff

  • piezoelectric composite material

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