Investigation of the Sintering Process Using Non-Contact Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers
In-situ characterizations of green state part density and sintering state have long been desired in the powder metal community. Recent advances in non-contact electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) technology have enabled in-situ monitoring of acoustic amplitude and velocity as sintering proceeds. Samples were made from elemental powders of Al (99.99%), Al (99.7%), Ag, (99.99%), Cu (99.99%) and Fe (99.9%). The powders were pressed in a uniaxial die and examined with acoustic waves for changes in velocity and amplitude during sintering for the samples containing Al, Ag, and Cu. The changes in acoustic properties were correlated with sample microstructures and mechanical properties. Evolution of a series of reverberating echoes during sintering is shown to provide information on the state of sintering, and changes in sintering kinetics as well as having the potential for detection of interior flaws.
- Research Organization:
- Ames Lab., IA (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-82
- OSTI ID:
- 797353
- Report Number(s):
- IS-M 902
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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