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Measurement of physical characteristics of materials by ultrasonic methods

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OSTI ID:672707
A method is described for determining and evaluating physical characteristics of a material. In particular, the present invention provides for determining and evaluating the anisotropic characteristics of materials, especially those resulting from such manufacturing processes as rolling, forming, extruding, drawing, forging, etc. In operation, a complex ultrasonic wave is created in the material of interest by any method. The wave form may be any combination of wave types and modes and is not limited to fundamental plate modes. The velocity of propagation of selected components which make up the complex ultrasonic wave are measured and evaluated to determine the physical characteristics of the material including, texture, strain/stress, grain size, crystal structure, etc. 14 figs.
Research Organization:
Sandia Corporation
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
Assignee:
Sandia Corp., Livermore, CA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,804,727/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-522,682
OSTI ID:
672707
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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