Austenitemeter
detector of austenite
Share the experiences of researchers from Palacký University Olomouc on non-destructive analysis of iron containing materials.
The instrument is currently being used in daily mode at the steel producer TŘINECKÉ ŽELEZÁRNY, a. s. (Třinec, Czech Republic).
About AustenitemeterAustenitemeter is a brand new portable device based on Mössbauer spectroscopy. It allows non-destructive and rapid determination of austenite or other iron-phases content in steel. This non-destructive measurement method enables austenite determination even for structures in use without their removing or cutting in just 20+ minutes. The thickness of the analyzed layer is up to approx. 10 µm, the most effective thickness is 5 µm. In high precision mode it allows detailed phase analysis (iron-bearing phases).
Jiří Pechoušek, Leading scientist
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Technical specificationslow energy radioactive source 57Co (25mCi or 50 mCi activity) 6.4 keV X-ray gas detector weight 11 kg 45 cm high, 30 cm wide incl. rails |
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