Procedure for flaw detection in cast stainless steel

Patent · 31 December 1987

OSTI ID:866657

Kupperman, David S ^[1]

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1. Oak Park, IL

A method of ultrasonic flaw detection in cast stainless steel components incorporating the steps of determining the nature of the microstructure of the cast stainless steel at the site of the flaw detection measurements by ultrasonic elements independent of the component thickness at the site; choosing from a plurality of flaw detection techniques, one such technique appropriate to the nature of the microstructure as determined and detecting flaws by use of the chosen technique.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4760737
• OSTI ID: 866657
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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