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Ultrasound invisible material

Ultrasound invisible material

Ultrasound invisible material

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i need axis (i hope thats the name...my english isnt very flexible ; ) for a DC motor. on this axis will be human organ and this organ will be "scaned" with ultrasound. so i need material for axis that will be unvisible on ultrasound pictures. this organ and whole imaging is happening under water so i need material with same density (=1kg/1dm3) but material must be enough "hard and unflexible" and must be homogenic (no "air bubbles" in himself, no "sponge-like, or swiss-cheese-like" material...)...

And this material is...?

RE: Ultrasound invisible material

We use a similar material for calibration of ct scanners. The material is called "solid water" and you can buy it in most dimensions from a company called Gammex in Middleton, WI. Do a search on the internet for them and you will find their website.

Hope this helps.

RE: Ultrasound invisible material

Hello,

There are materials available which are transparent to ultrasound.  These material are a rubber, i.e. polyurethane.  The speed of sound in this media is 1430 meters per second and most medical ultrasound systems are callibrated to 1540 meters per second.

I hope this information is helpful.  If you require any additional information please feel free to contact me at cmbohl@hotmail.com

Regards
cmb

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