Page 15 - Radiation Safety

X- RAY TUBE 1. Draw an x-ray tube diagram
2. Name 5 components and it’s function

A : Glass envelope
Made of pyrex glass
To maintain vacuum

B : Anode (+ve)
Positively charge electrode
Target focal track
Target material : Molybdenum, Rhenium & Tungsten
Convert electron beam from anode to x-ray

C : Cathode / Filamen (-ve)
Negatively charge electrode
Source of electrons

D : Tube Housing
E
To prevent excessive radiation
To minimize radiation leakage

E : Window
To allow radiation passing out with desired intensity