Ultrasound Soft-tissue Phantom Kit
A kit for producing agar based soft-tissue mimic material for use as a diagnostic or therapeutic ultrasound tissue phantom.
Overview
The user-castable phantom is supplied in kit form, consisting of components required to form a soft-tissue mimic material based on the recipes outlined in IEC60601-2-5:2015 (Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of ultrasonic physiotherapy equipment) and IEC 60601-2-37:2024 (Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment).
The kit is a cost-effective solution that is ideal for destructive studies, research and development
or metrological uses.
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Uses
- Diagnostic ultrasound studies
- Therapeutic ultrasound studies
- Research and Development
- Training aid
- Reference test objects
Benefits & Features
- Cost-effective solution
- User castable
- No hazardous chemicals
- Ethical alternative to tissue studies
- Internationally recognized formulation
Acoustic Properties
| Group velocity | 1539 m/s |
| Attenuation coefficient | 0.47 dB/cm/MHz |
| Acoustic impedance | 1.6 MRayl |
Physical Properties
| Density | 1043 kg/m3 |
| Colour | White/grey opaque |
Two Product Sizes Available
5-Litre Kit (TMM-001L)
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Distilled Water (< 5 μS/cm) | 5000 g |
| Glycerol | 700g |
| Silicon carbide (SiC (-400 mesh)) | 32g |
| Aluminium oxide (Al2O3 (0.3 μm)) | 53g |
| Aluminium oxide (Al2O3 (3 μm)) | 57g |
| Agar | 182g |
2.5-Litre Kit (TMM-001L)
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Distilled Water (< 5 μS/cm) | 2500 g |
| Glycerol | 350g |
| Silicon carbide (SiC (-400 mesh)) | 16g |
| Aluminium oxide (Al2O3 (0.3 μm)) | 27g |
| Aluminium oxide (Al2O3 (3 μm)) | 29g |
| Agar | 91g |
For users who have access to their own supply of distilled water we can supply these kits without water
to simplify shipping. If you would like the kit to be sent without water please let us know at the time of
ordering.