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Preparatory Notes for ASNT NDT Level III Examination - Ultrasonic Testing, UT

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2.7: Acoustic Impedance<br />

Acoustic impedance is a measured of resistance of sound propagation<br />

through a part.<br />

From the table air has lower acoustic impedance than steel and <strong>for</strong> a given<br />

energy Aluminum would travel a longer distance than steel be<strong>for</strong>e the same<br />

amount of energy is attenuated.

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