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Microfocus Radiographic Characterization of Materials and Components for High Performance Applications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 February 2011

D J. Cotter ,
W. D. Koenigsberg ,
E. M. Dunn  and
M. Abdollahian
D J. Cotter
Affiliation:
GTE Laboratories Incorporated, 40 Sylvan Road, Waltham, MA 02254
W. D. Koenigsberg
Affiliation:
GTE Laboratories Incorporated, 40 Sylvan Road, Waltham, MA 02254
E. M. Dunn
Affiliation:
GTE Laboratories Incorporated, 40 Sylvan Road, Waltham, MA 02254
M. Abdollahian
Affiliation:
GTE Laboratories Incorporated, 40 Sylvan Road, Waltham, MA 02254
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Abstract

Results are presented from several studies where microfocus radiography has been applied to provide feedback necessary to improve reliability and performance of materials and components. Improving the reliability of advanced silicon nitride ceramics through the use of NDE was studied by exploring the relationship between process-related defects, radiography results, and fracture of test samples. Research in the areas of structural and electronic ceramic joining has been aided by monitoring the effects of process modifications with real-time microfocus radiography and computer- based image processing.

Microfocus projection radiography was used to nondestructively examine a large quantity of silicon nitride modulus of rupture test bars for internal defects. Failure stress prediction was attempted using a fracture mechanics model and quantitative NDE data, and compared to actual failure stress.

In-process NDE of silicon nitride ceramic to Incoloy 909 metal brazed test samples was performed. Correlation between NDE results, optical microscopy, and destructive mechanical strength levels of samples is discussed.

Microfocus x-ray imaging was used to monitor the process of bonding microwave power transistors to metallized BeO ceramic substrates. Nonuniform distribution of the eutectic bond was readily detectable, thereby providing feedback for process improvement. Comparison is made between x-ray, optical, and infrared images.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 142: Symposium U – Nondestructive Monitoring of Materials Properties , 1988 , 317
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1989

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