SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR TRANSDUCERS AND OTHER STRUCTURES IN MARINE ENVIRONMENTS
It is believed that the following points can be used as guidelines in transducer material selection. 1. No metal will provide a guarantee against corrosion failure. Selection must be made on the function and criticalness of the part and compatibility to all neighboring parts. Cost to the customer can be a major consideration. 2. One metal is better than two. Avoid dissimilar metals if possible; reduce joints and fittings to a minimum. 3. Cover metallic surfaces where possible, especially when using the lower grade materials. Full covering is greatly to be preferred over partial or broken covering. 4. Mounting and environmental conditions are equally as important as the selection of materials. Specifically watch adjoining materials, electrolytic action, and the question of grounding. 5. Wherever possible, make tests simulating the actual conditions. Accelerated life tests are helpful, but usually do not evaluate all conditions likely to be encountered. (Author)
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Supplemental Notes:
- Original contains color plates: All DDC and NTIS reproductions will be in black and white.
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Corporate Authors:
EDO Corporation
13-10 11th Street
College Point, NY United States 11356 -
Authors:
- Cohn, P J
- Publication Date: 1964-10-21
Media Info
- Pagination: 19 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Acoustic materials; Aluminum; Cathodic protection; Corrosion; Corrosion resistance; Damping (Engineering); Encapsulation; Failure; Hydrophones; Materials selection; Metal coatings; Metals; Oceans; Polyurethane resins; Protective coatings; Simulation; Sonar transducers; Stainless steel; Steel; Titanium; Transducers; Wire rope
- Old TRIS Terms: Ground electrical; Mountings; Ocean environments; Protective coverings
- Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00168481
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
- Report/Paper Numbers: EDO-6672
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Dec 27 1978 12:00AM