ASTM E2903 Effective Focal Spot Size of Mini and Micro Focus X-ray Tubes

ASTM E2903 test method gives instructions for measuring the effecting size (dimensions) of industrial X-ray tube’s micro and mini focal spots. The resolution of X-ray images dramatically depends on the characteristics of the focal spot. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.... Read More

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    Scope:

    The ASTM E2903 method is advantageous as it allows users to do geometric calculations to determine the practical focal spot dimensions of the X-ray source. The results of this method are used for maintaining the desired maximum magnification possible or degree of geometric unsharpness, or both, for a given radiographic imaging application.

    Test Procedure:

    The ASTM E2903 method is based on indirect measurement of the focal spot size by determining the geometric unsharpness, then using a geometric calculation to determine the effective focal spot dimensions. For this purpose, edges are imaged either on a film or a radioscopic or digital radiographic device using a relatively high geometric magnification.

    Specimen size:

    The specimen’s focal dimension must be from 5 μm up to 300 μm with 225 kV tube voltage.

    Data:

    The following formula is used in ASTM E2903 to determine the geometrical magnification,

    ML, W  = DL,W /Deal 

    where: DW and DL are the diameters of the test object in the width and length direction and Dreal is the real diameter.

    Conclusion:

    The ASTM E2903 method is advantageous as it allows users to do geometric calculations to determine the practical focal spot dimensions of the X-ray source.

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