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Understanding Neutron Radiography Reading V-Kodak Part 2 of 3

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Storage Of Exposed And Processed Film<br />

■ Archival Keeping<br />

Many factors affect the storage life <strong>of</strong> radiographs. One <strong>of</strong> the most important<br />

factors is residual thiosulfate (from the fixer chemicals) left in the radiograph<br />

after processing and drying. For archival storage1, ANSI PH1.41 specifies the<br />

amount <strong>of</strong> residual thiosulfate (as determined by the methylene blue test) to<br />

be a maximum level <strong>of</strong> 2 micrograms/cm 2 on each side <strong>of</strong> coarse grain x-ray<br />

films. For short-term storage requirements, the residual thiosulfate content<br />

can be at a higher level, but this level is not specified. Washing <strong>of</strong> the film<br />

after development and fixing, therefore, is most important. The methylene<br />

blue test and silver densitometric test are laboratory procedures to be<br />

performed on clear areas <strong>of</strong> the processed film.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang<br />

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

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