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Chapter 9: Industrial X-ray Films<br />

Modern x-ray films for general radiography consist <strong>of</strong> an emulsion--gelatin<br />

containing a radiation sensitive silver compound--and a flexible transparent,<br />

blue-tinted base. Usually, the emulsion is coated on both sides <strong>of</strong> the base in<br />

layers about 0.0005 inch thick (0.01mm). (See Figures 67 and 68) Putting<br />

emulsion on both sides <strong>of</strong> the base doubles the amount <strong>of</strong> radiation-sensitive<br />

silver compound, and thus increases the speed. At the same time, the<br />

emulsion layers are thin enough so that developing, fixing, and drying can be<br />

accomplished in a reasonable time.<br />

However, some films for radiography in which the highest detail visibility is<br />

required have emulsion on only one side <strong>of</strong> the base. (how?)<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang<br />

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

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