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RADIOGRAPHIC FILM
FORMATION OF THE LATENT IMAGE Steps in the Production of Latent Image &
Conversion of Latent Image into a Manifest Image
A. Radiation interaction releases electrons
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Latent Image
B. These electrons migrate to the sensitivity
The invisible change that is induced in the
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center
silver halide crystal
C. At the sensitivity center, atomic silver is
formed by attraction of an interstitial silver
Photographic Effect
ion
The formation of the latent image
D. This process is repeated many times,
resulting in the buildup of silver atoms
STEWART C. BUSHONG SUMMARIZED BY: MEYNARD Y. CASTRO
CHAPTER 11
RADIOGRAPHIC FILM
Radiation Monitoring Film Large grain emulsions are more sensitive than
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Shell Life
Expiration Date: indicates the maximum
shelf life of the film
Aging:
o Results: loss of speed & contrast &
increase in fog
Film Box Storage: lying vertically
o Rationale: to prevent pressure
artifacts
Sequencing:
o Oldest film is used first
o First in, first out (FIFO)
30 Days: maximum storage time for
radiographic film
Supply Schedule: every 5-week
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