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X-ray fixer solution
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…
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X-ray film fixation
A procedure is employed to eliminate the unexposed and undeveloped silver halides from the film and simultaneously preserve and strengthen the image captured on the film.
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Therapy filter
To decrease the exposure rate and improve the quality of the therapy beam, filters are incorporated. These filters consist of a material, often a metal, known as the half value layer (HVL). The HVL refers to the thickness of the material required to reduce the beam intensity by half of its original value. In this…
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Radiography filter
A metal object, typically made of aluminum, is positioned within the path of a diagnostic x-ray beam to decrease the amount of soft rays and minimize skin exposure. This aluminum shield is commonly 2 mm thick to effectively attenuate the radiation.
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Film-screen contact test tool
A device measuring 14×17 inches, resembling a frame, consists of wire mesh enclosed in plastic. This device is positioned on top of a cassette to ensure proper contact between the film and the screen during imaging.
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Film hangers
A storage container, equipped with vertical partitions, is designed for the purpose of storing opened x-ray film boxes of various sizes. The container takes the form of a drawer, which is counterweighted to ensure it remains open once opened. Additionally, a gentle touch is all that is required to automatically close the drawer. It is…
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Film bin
A storage container, equipped with vertical partitions, is designed for the purpose of storing opened x-ray film boxes of various sizes. The container takes the form of a drawer, which is counterweighted to ensure it remains open once opened. Additionally, a gentle touch is all that is required to automatically close the drawer. It is…
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Filament voltage
The voltage applied to the terminals of the filament in an x-ray system typically ranges from approximately five to 15 volts.
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Filament transformer
A specialized step-down transformer is employed solely for the purpose of supplying current to the filaments of x-ray, valve, and electron tubes. In the x-ray circuit, the filament transformer operates in conjunction with the choke coil to regulate the tube current effectively.
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Filament current
The temperature of the filament in the x-ray tube, measured in amperes, is commonly referred to as the filament current.
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