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UT Testing-Section 2 Physics of Ultrasound

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2.7: Acoustic Impedance<br />

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

through a part.<br />

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

energy Aluminum would travel a longer distance than steel before the same<br />

amount <strong>of</strong> energy is attenuated.

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