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High-Temperature And High-Pressure Speed Of Sound Apparatus And Measuring The Speed Of Sound In A Sample At High-Temperature And High-Pressure

Published Patent Application Number: 2024/0118243

Invention

A high-temperature and high-pressure speed of sound apparatus measures the speed of sound in a sample at high-temperature and high-pressure, the apparatus includes: a defined-length spacer that has a fixed length spacer portion; an acoustic reflector, such that a crucible is interposed between the acoustic reflector and a pressure vessel, the pressure vessel in which is disposed the crucible, the disposed defined-length spacer, the sample, an acoustic reflector, and an acoustic rod; and the acoustic rod on which is disposed an ultrasonic transducer.

Created May 9, 2024
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