Understanding Neutron Radiography Reading V-Kodak Part 2 of 3

Filing Radiographs
After the radiograph is dry, it must be prepared for filing. With a manually
processed radiograph, the first step is the elimination of the sharp projections
that are caused by the film-hanger clips. Use of film corner cutters will
enhance the appearance of the radiograph, preclude its scratching others
with which it may come in contact, facilitate its insertion into an envelope, and
conserve filing space. The radiograph should be placed in a heavy manila
envelope of the proper size, and all of the essential identification data should
be written on the envelope so that it can be easily handled and filed.
Envelopes having an edge seam, rather than a center seam, and joined with
a nonhygroscopic adhesive are preferred, since occasional staining and
fading of the image is caused by certain adhesives used in the manufacture
of envelopes. Ideally, radiographs should be stored at a relative humidity of
30 to 50 percent. See "American Standard Requirement for Photographic
Filing Enclosures for Storing Processed Photographic Films, Plates and
Papers," PH1.53-1978, or the latest revision thereof. Available from American
National Standards Insitute Inc., 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang
Radiography in Modern Industry. Rochester, NY: Eastman Kodak Co. 1980