Abstract
A novel mid-infrared transmission imaging (MIR-TI) technique for the nondestructive, optical inspection of yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (Y-TZP) components is described. This technique was designed specifically for the detection of flaws and cracks within the bulk of the ceramic component. The MIR-TI technique exploits a transparency window in Y-TZP from 3 to 7 µm; at shorter wavelengths the material is highly scattering, while at longer wavelengths it is absorbing. We demonstrate that using this technique it is possible to detect micrometer-scale flaws at depths of up to 6 mm. © 2009 The American Ceramic Society.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 140-151 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - Jan 2011 |