What are the advantages of using ultrasonic inspection as compared to x-ray radiography?
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• Ultrasonic inspection is better than compared to x-ray radiography because radiation is not used in ultrasound scanning.
• X-rays are more harmful to people. The radiation is very high in radiography.
• Advantages of using ultrasonic inspection are as follows
It is very useful when compared to x-ray radiography.
It is sensitive to both surface and subsurface discontinuities.
Detailed images can be produced with automated systems.
It is highly accurate in determining the position, size and shape of the reflector.
Ultrasonic inspection is the better technique, it is an effective tool, and more reliable for the detection.
There is no radiation hazard in ultrasonic inspection.
But in x-ray radiography gamma rays are used to view the internal structure of components. This is very harmful.