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Pyrogel GR 100

Pyrogel GR 100

SKU: 24-212

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Wide Temperature Range Ultrasonic Couplant

Pyrogel® is an exceptional couplant designed for a broad temperature range, ideal for applications such as thickness gauging, flow metering, acoustic emissions testing, and flaw detection/sizing. Formulated without polymers, Pyrogel resists drying, making it a reliable choice for long-term flow metering applications.

The recommended temperature range for Pyrogel 100 is -50 to 805°F / -45 to 429°C.

Benefits

  • Offers the broadest temperature range for versatile applications
  • Non-drying formulation ensures long-term coupling and extended inspection times
  • Excellent choice for long-term flow metering
  • Provides outstanding long-term corrosion inhibition
  • Pyrogel 100 adheres well to vertical and overhead surfaces

NDT Method: Ultrasonic Testing

Required Equipment: UT equipment, transducer

Temperature Range:

  • Pyrogel 100: -50 to 805°F / -45 to 429°C

Compatibility: Most composites and metals

Defect location: subsurface

Ideal for:

Flaw detection

Thickness gauging

Acoustic emission testing

Corrosion testing

Long-term flow metering

High temperature ultrasonic testing

Power generation boilers

Transmission pipes

Pressure vessels

Pipes, tubular goods, casing, and connections

Low temperature locations

Long-term coupling

Use Recommendations

Specifications

  • API
  • ASME
  • AWS

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

In most applications, the transducer is best coupled with the thinnest layer of couplant possible. Apply a small bead of couplant directly to the center of the transducer face and push the transducer down onto the test surface with a uniform force so the couplant spreads out evenly towards the edge of the transducer.

In high-temperature applications it is recommended that extra care is taken to use just enough couplant to perform the test procedure as excess couplant may increase vapors which can pose a flash hazard.

Extreme-Temperature Guidelines

Before use, make sure the surface temperature of the test piece does not exceed the maximum specified temperature for the application and environmental conditions.

At high temperatures, couplants evaporate relatively quickly; more couplant may be required near the upper end of the operating temperature range to compensate for evaporation. Care should be taken to avoid using excess couplant as this may lead to increased vapors which can pose a flash hazard.

The flash point of a material is the lowest temperature at which it can vaporize to form an ignitable mixture in air. At the flash point temperature, the material vapor will flash only if an ignition source is present and the vapor may cease to burn when the ignition source is removed. In areas where vapors may be confined in an enclosed or semi-enclosed area, the f lash point of a material may be lower than the recorded value.

The auto-ignition temperature of a material is the lowest temperature at which it will spontaneously ignite in a normal atmosphere without an external source of ignition, such as a flame or spark. Environmental or atmospheric factors will affect auto-ignition temperature; therefore it is important to observe a suitable safety margin in conjunction with auto-ignition temperature.

Smoke develops as the couplant begins to decompose due to heat exposure. Smoke is not an indication the couplant is not working, but it does indicate the effective coupling time is limited. Smoke produces vapors which may lower the couplant flash point, particularly in enclosed or semi-enclosed areas.

A couplant’s upper temperature range for short duration thickness gauging is higher than when used for flaw detection.

REMOVAL

Remove excess couplant from transducers and other surfaces by wiping with disposable rags or paper towels, being careful to protect skin from hot surfaces. Do not use solvent-based cleaners on hot surfaces.

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