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Corrosion sensing with acoustic wave devices

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OSTI ID:6657913

Corrosion of thin metal films has been monitored (real-time) both in gaseous environments and in solution using acoustic wave sensors. A surface acoustic wave (SAW) was used to monitor corrosion in gaseous environments, while a horizontally polarized shear wave (HPSW) allowed measurement in liquid environments. The devices, which have 32 ..mu..m transducer periodicity, were fabricated on ST-cut quartz substrates.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
6657913
Report Number(s):
SAND-86-2714C; CONF-870513-3; ON: DE87003516
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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