Ultrasound cleaning tanks are made of metal and the transducer is outside the (thin) metal skin.physea said:
I don't understand what you are sayingsophiecentaur said:
He is using the coupling method for those cleaning tanks as an existence proof that ultrasound energy can go through at least a thin layer of metal.physea said:
There is another issue here, though. The ultrasound energy has to be Matched at any interface. This is necessary between the source and the destination of the waves or very little energy will pass through into and out of the metal. Different transducers must be used for different applications - body tissue, metal, air etc.nasu said:
Yes, ultrasound waves can pass through all types of metal, including steel, aluminum, and copper. However, the amount of ultrasound that can pass through the metal will vary depending on the thickness and type of metal.
Ultrasound waves are mechanical waves that can travel through solid materials, including metal. The high-frequency sound waves vibrate the molecules in the metal, allowing them to pass through and transmit the sound energy.
Yes, ultrasound is commonly used for non-destructive testing of metal to detect defects such as cracks, voids, and inclusions. The ultrasound waves are reflected differently by these defects, allowing them to be detected and located.
Yes, the reflection of ultrasound waves is affected by the type of metal. Metals with a higher density and hardness, such as steel, will reflect more ultrasound waves compared to softer metals like aluminum.
Yes, ultrasound can pass through thick metal plates. However, the amount of ultrasound that can pass through will decrease as the thickness of the metal increases. This is due to the absorption and scattering of ultrasound waves by the metal. Specialized equipment and techniques may be needed to effectively transmit and receive ultrasound through thick metal plates.