Radiographic Imaging Process I

At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. describe the physical and chemical processes involved in x-ray image formation, the structure of image receptor and care of accessory equipment; and 2. describe the structure and construction of image receptors and explain their classifications.

Photographic principles, X-ray film materials and structure. The Radiographic image, Latent image formation, Fluorescence and its application in Radiography. Intensifying screens, X-ray film cassettes, structure and care. Cassette function tests. Chemistry of processing solutions, hazards, sensitometry, storage of X-ray films. Identification and presentation of Radiographs; viewing of Radiographs. Processing – manual and automatic silver recovery.