Category: X

An intriguing phenomenon occurs when a barrage of negative electrons collides with a positively charged anode within the x-ray tube, resulting in the generation of a radiant stream of energy.  

A radiolucent surface designed to accommodate the patient during an X-ray examination, allowing them to assume either an upright or horizontal position.  

The small tubular component of the x-ray tube envelope, which extends from the funnel to the base and serves as a protective housing, is known as the tube neck.  

The film emulsion’s capacity to capture radiographic images exhibiting an extensive spectrum of gray tones.  

Radiation with dissimilar wavelengths emerges when employing a single-phase generator.  

The primary objective of the solution is to eliminate the unexposed and undeveloped silver halides, while also safeguarding and fortifying the image captured on the film. The fixing agent employed can be either sodium thiosulfate in powdered form or ammonium thiosulfate in liquid form. Sodium sulfite is utilized as a preservative, while chrome alum or…

It comprises of silver bromide particles dispersed in gelatin, with the potential inclusion of a small quantity of sodium iodide. The emulsion is applied to both sides of a polyester plastic base.        

The role of this mechanism is to transform the concealed impression into an observable depiction through the utilization of a developer solution.  

The primary objective of this solution is to trigger the stimulation of the revealed regions while impeding the progression of the concealed regions within the film emulsion. The active components responsible for the reduction process encompass hydroquinone and metol, while sodium sulfite functions as a preservative. As for acceleration, either sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide…

The translucent layer consists of a thin polyester plastic material measuring approximately 0.2mm (equivalent to 8 mils or 0.008 inches) in thickness. Typically, this material is imbued with a tint of blue-violet or green, rendering it sensitive to those hues. The foundation of the sheet contains a coating of silver bromide crystals on both of…