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X-ray tube with a molybdenum target

US4876705A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 1988
Grant dateOct 24, 1989
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J35/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An X-ray tube, the anode of which has a molybdenum target, is disclosed. In odrer to prevent cracks from forming in the target under the effect of electron bombardment, the molybedenum is alloyed with vanadium.

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