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

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3.2.2 The Active Element (Crystal)<br />

The active element, which is piezo or ferroelectric material, converts<br />

electrical energy such as an excitation pulse from a flaw detector into<br />

ultrasonic energy. The most commonly used materials are polarized<br />

ceramics which can be cut in a variety of manners to produce different wave<br />

modes. New materials such as piezo polymers and composites are also<br />

being employed <strong>for</strong> applications where they provide benefit to transducer<br />

and system per<strong>for</strong>mance.

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