Revolving anode for an X-ray tube filled with liquid metal
US4146815A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 1977 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 1997 |
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- 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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