Ultrasonics Speeds Cleaning by Dissolution

Some contaminants are comprised of insoluble particles loosely attached and held in place by ionic or cohesive forces. These particles need only be displaced sufficiently to break the attractive forces to be removed.

Cavitation and implosion as a result of ultrasonic activity displace and remove loosely held contaminants such as dust from surfaces. For this to be effective, it is necessary that the coupling medium be capable of wetting the particles to be removed.