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Measurement of the Viscosity-Density Product Using a Quartz Wedge

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OSTI ID:15020096

The on-line measurement of the viscosity-density product is accomplished by analyzing the multiple reflections of an ultrasonic shear horizontal (SH) wave within a quartz wedge. Many echoes are observed as the ultrasound is reflected from the two sides (inclined at a 70{sup o} angle) and the quartz-liquid interface at the base of the wedge. The analysis yields a very accurate measurement of the reflection coefficient. The measurement is self-calibrating because it is not affected by changes in the pulser voltage.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
15020096
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-42818; KP1301020
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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