X-Ray Film

X-Ray Film

Write a short note on X-ray film.
Answer. An X-ray film serves as a recording medium or image receptor. A latent image is recorded in the X-ray film when it is exposed to information-carrying X-ray photons.

Storage of an X-ray Film

• X-ray film gets adversely affected by heat, humidity, and radiation.
• So following points are considered for storing the X-ray films:

X-ray film fog prevention

• X-ray film must be kept in a cool and dry place to prevent film fog.
• The optimum temperature to store X-ray film ranges from 50 to 700 F.
• The optimum humidity level to store X-ray film ranges from 30 to 50%.

X-ray film in radiology

• X-ray film should be stored in areas that are shielded from the source of radiation.
• Lead-lined or radiation-resistant storage boxes are used to prevent film fog.
• X-ray films must be used before expiry date.
• The oldest film in the stock must be used before using any new film.