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Radiography in Modern Industry - Kodak

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Figure 29: The number of electrons emitted per unit surface of the lead is essentiallyuniform. Therefore, more electrons can reach the film <strong>in</strong> the vic<strong>in</strong>ity of a scratch, result<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong> a dark l<strong>in</strong>e on the radiograph. (For illustrative clarity, electron paths have been shownas straight and parallel; actually, the electrons are emitted diffusely.)Figure 30: The words "Front" and "Back" were scratched <strong>in</strong> the surface of front and backlead foil screens before radiograph<strong>in</strong>g a 1-<strong>in</strong>ch welded steel plate. Hairs placed betweenthe respective screens and the film show as light marks preced<strong>in</strong>g the scribed words.Indications for Use of Lead Foil ScreensLead foil screens have a wide range of usefulness. They permit a reduction <strong>in</strong> exposure time withthicknesses of metal greater than about ¼ <strong>in</strong>ch of steel and kilovoltages <strong>in</strong> excess of about 130.Their use is recommended <strong>in</strong> all cases where they exhibit this <strong>in</strong>tensify<strong>in</strong>g action. However, theymay be employed <strong>in</strong> some cases where they do not permit a reduction, but even necessitate an<strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> the exposure time. The chief criterion should be the quality of the radiograph. Leadscreens should be used whenever they improve radiographic quality (See Figure 31).The number of electrons emitted per unit surface of the lead is essentially uniform. Therefore,more electrons can reach the film <strong>in</strong> the vic<strong>in</strong>ity of a scratch, result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a dark l<strong>in</strong>e on the<strong>Radiography</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Modern</strong> <strong>Industry</strong> 43

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