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Ultrasonic Appucations Using Magnetostrictive Smart Materials

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 February 2011

T. Toby Hansen
Affiliation:
ETREMA Products, Inc. 2500 North Loop Drive, Ames, Iowa 50010
Solomon R. Ghorayeb
Affiliation:
ETREMA Products, Inc. 2500 North Loop Drive, Ames, Iowa 50010
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Abstract

Many of the innovations in ultrasonic technology make use of modem smart alloys and materials. As a result, the theory and application of ultrasonic energy have become extremely important in various disciplines such as ultrasonic surgery, deaning and imaging. However, despite the fact that most of these ultrasonic devices are based on widely known materials, there remains a class of materials which have not been fully explored as potential active components in ultrasonic designs. In this paper, the giant magnetostrictive smart material, ETREMA TERFENOL-D®, is discussed to illustrate its potential for such applications. Frequency analysis, reliability and advantages of ultrasonic mechanisms using ETREMA TERFENOL-D® are also shown for a general broadband ultrasonic device. Frequencies between 1 kHz and 30 kHz were obtained for these applications.

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Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1995

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