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Spherical acoustic resonators for temperature and thermophysical property measurements

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Author(s)

Michael R. Moldover, Martin Greenspan, Meyer Waxman

Abstract

A theoretical and experimental study is reported of the advantages and limitations of using the acoustic radial resonances in a spherical cavity to obtain thermophysical property data in dilute gases. The velocity of sound in dilute gases (0.1-0.5 MPA) is now measured with an accuracy of 0.02% and a precision of 0.001%, and a significant increase in accuracy is anticipated. The measurements are at sufficiently low frequencies (3-15 kHz) to be of value in determining thermophysical properties in many polyatomic gases.
Citation
High Temperatures - High Pressures
Volume
11
Pub Type
Journals

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Citation

Moldover, M. , Greenspan, M. and Waxman, M. (1979), Spherical acoustic resonators for temperature and thermophysical property measurements, High Temperatures - High Pressures, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=925174 (Accessed October 11, 2025)

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Created November 1, 1979, Updated January 19, 2018
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