Do you have materials for use in making custom phantoms for UltraSound?

We do not have any material that works well with UltraSound technology for producing clear images for diagnostics and skill training.

Flexible elastomers that simulate biological tissue are the goal for making ultrasound phantoms for skill training and simulation. Ultrasound technology requires a high speed of sound through the elastomer, or low impedance, and the ability for the sound wave to penetrate the material easily without the risk of scattering or high attenuation which results in loss of image data. Some people have had moderate but not consistent results using our Ecoflex silicone with the inclusion of additives such as corn starch, liquid cellulose, flour, or psyllium hydropholic mucilloid fiber. Image quality was not ideal in this scenario and the targets for imaging in the material were very close to the surface (approximately 2mm). Ideal ultrasoundable material must be able to get clear images from a target at any depth for clinical diagnosis.

Disclaimer
This FAQ article is offered as a guideline and offers possible solutions to problems encountered during mold making and casting. No warranty is implied and it is up to the end user to determine suitability for any specific application. Always refer to the provided Technical Bulletins (TB) & Safety Data Sheets (SDS) before using any material. A small scale test is suggested to determine suitability of any recommendation before trying on a larger scale for any application.