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Understanding Neutron Radiography Reading V-Kodak Part 2 of 3

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Viewing & Interpreting Radiographs<br />

The examination <strong>of</strong> the finished radiograph should be made under conditions<br />

that favor the best visibility <strong>of</strong> detail combined with a maximum <strong>of</strong> comfort and<br />

a minimum <strong>of</strong> fatigue for the observer. To be satisfactory for use in viewing<br />

radiographs, an illuminator must fulfill two basic requirements. First, it must<br />

provide light <strong>of</strong> an intensity that will illuminate the areas <strong>of</strong> interest in the<br />

radiograph to their best advantage, free from glare. Second, it must diffuse<br />

the light evenly over the entire viewing area. The color <strong>of</strong> the light is <strong>of</strong> no<br />

optical consequence, but most observers prefer bluish white. An illuminator<br />

incorporating several fluorescent tubes meets this requirement and is <strong>of</strong>ten<br />

used for viewing industrial radiographs <strong>of</strong> moderate density. For routine<br />

viewing <strong>of</strong> high densities, one <strong>of</strong> the commercially available high-intensity<br />

illuminators should be used.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang<br />

<strong>Radiography</strong> in Modern Industry. Rochester, NY: Eastman <strong>Kodak</strong> Co. 1980

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