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Why does an ultrasonic cleaner work?

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In a liquid medium the ultrasonic waves, generated by an apposite electronic ultrasounds generator and a special transducer suitably mounted under the bottom of a stainless steel tank, produce compression and vacuum waves at a very high speed, the speed depending on the working frequency of the ultrasounds generator. They normally work at a frequency between 28 and 50 kHz. The pressure and vacuum waves in the liquid cause the phenomenon known as "ultrasonic cavitation".

We use ultrasound and an appropriate cleaning solution to clean delicate items. The ultrasound enhances the effect of a solution appropriate for the item to be cleaned and the soiling is not effective without the cleaning solution.

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