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Revolving anode for an X-ray tube filled with liquid metal

US4146815A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1977
Grant dateMar 27, 1979
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Expiry dateDec 22, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J35/106
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A revolving anode for an X-ray tube comprising a hollow rotating shell including a support composed of molybdenum or molybdenum-based alloy and a thin layer of tungsten, the shell being filled with liquid metal or alloy such as sodium. The zone of impact of the electrons on the shell essentially comprises the layer of tungsten or tungsten alloy in direct contact with the liquid metal.

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