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

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This alignment of molecules will cause the material to change dimensions.<br />

This phenomenon is known as electrostriction. In addition, a permanentlypolarized<br />

material such as quartz (SiO2) or barium titanate (BaTiO3) will<br />

produce an electric field when the material changes dimensions as a result of<br />

an imposed mechanical <strong>for</strong>ce. This phenomenon is known as the<br />

piezoelectric effect. Additional in<strong>for</strong>mation on why certain materials produce<br />

this effect can be found in the linked presentation material, which was<br />

produced by the Valpey Fisher Corporation.<br />

Keyword:<br />

SiO2- Quartz<br />

BaTiO3- Barium Titanate<br />

Electric field is applied causing dimensional change: electrostriction<br />

Electric field is generated by dimensional change: piezoelectric effect

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