In:
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Acoustical Society of America (ASA), Vol. 62, No. S1 ( 1977-12-01), p. S57-S57
Abstract:
We have had a recurring need for molded articles (wave guides) and thin anechoic coatings, composed of rubbers with well defined and continuously variable acoustic properties. To fill this need, we have measured the dependence of various acoustic properties (sound speed, density, absorption) on the amount and type of filler added to RTV 602 silicone rubber. Both high impedance (ferric oxide, lead) and low impedance (glass and backlite microballons) modifiers were added, in two and three component mixes. A diluent (toluene) was found, which had no observed effect on the acoustic properties of the resulting rubber. Acoustic measurements were made using thick (molded) slabs, as well as thin (sprayed) coatings. In the latter cases, sound speed and absorption is evaluated using the measured frequency dependence of the coating's impedance. In all cases, we find that density and sound speed is well described using ideal mixture theory, providing the geometry of the microballons is taken into account. Absorption is described by simple phenomenological equations, and compared with theoretical predictions.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0001-4966
,
1520-8524
Language:
English
Publisher:
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
Publication Date:
1977
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1461063-2
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