Eddy current offers a powerful tool for investigating residual stress and other metallurgical properties
Residual stress alters the natural conductivity of a metal only slightly; typical values of {Delta}{sigma}/{sigma} range from 5 to 100 parts per million (ppm). To detect such small effects, an eddy current bridge must be extremely stable and free of thermal or noise effects. By analyzing the conductivity as a function of frequency the residual stress distribution in the surface layers can be compared to standard samples whose stress distribution is known from X-ray analysis. It is not yet determined what the relationship between conductivity and stress is, only that it is repeatable. Many different shot peened metals have been measured successfully. Changes in conductivity which produce changes in the eddy current signatures have also been observed in samples of welded aluminum, heat treated steel, and others.
- Research Organization:
- Cleveland State Univ., OH (US)
- OSTI ID:
- 20005644
- Journal Information:
- Materials Evaluation, Vol. 57, Issue 12; Other Information: PBD: Dec 1999; ISSN 0025-5327
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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