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Chapter-05 X-ray Film

BOOK TITLE: Medical X-ray Film Processing

Author
1. Thayalan K
ISBN
9788180613982
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11616_5
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2005
Pages
15
Author Affiliations
1. Barnard Institute of Radiology and Oncology, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India, Barnard Institute of Radiology and Oncology, Government General Hospital and Madras Mecidal College, Chennai, India, Barnard Institute of Radiology and oncology, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Abstract

The first part of the chapter covers the film structure, different layers in the film (Base, Substratum and Top coat), Film technology (Gelatin, Silver halides, Spectral sensitivity and Grain types). The second part explains about film types and packing, Characteristic curve, definitions for film gamma, speed, contrast and latitude. The last part explains about types of film (Dental film, Mammography film, Multiformat camera film, Laser printing film) and handling of X-ray film.

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