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How is ultrasound used for cleaning?


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Definition of ultrasound.

  1. Ultrasound refers to sound waves that have frequencies higher than the human hearing limit.
  2. The upper limit varies by person, but it is around 20,000 Hertz.
  3. Navigation, medicine, imaging, cleaning, mixing, communication, testing, and other fields all use ultrasound waves.
  4. Bats uses this to locate prey and barriers in the wild.

Ultrasound used for cleaning.

  1. The ultrasonic cleaning procedure is used in difficult-to-reach portions, such as spiral tubes and electronic components.
  2. The object is dipped in a cleaning substance solution and ultrasonic waves are sent through it.
  3. As a result, high-frequency waves are produced, causing dirt and oil to separate from the surface.

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