THEORY GUIDE
10DEC05
Section 4: STORAGE PHOSPHOR CASSETTE
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Overview
PLATE
NOSEPIECE
STORAGE
PHOSPHOR
SCREEN
BAR CODE LABEL
H194_5024HCA
H194_5024HC
STORAGE PHOSPHOR CASSETTES have a SCREEN with a layer of PHOSPHOR that is
charged by X-ray photons. STORAGE PHOSPHOR SCREENS can capture a wider range of
information within the aerial image than is possible with a screen/film system.
CASSETTE
SHELL
PLATE
SIDE-1
EXTRUSION
STORAGE PHOSPHOR CASSETTE
PROTECTIVE COATING
PHOSPHOR/BINDER
ESTAR Base
LEAD (Pb) BACKSCATTER LAYER
ALUMINIUM (Ai)
HONEYCOMB PANEL
BLACK CELLULOSE
ACETATE BACKING