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X-ray system, X-ray apparatus, X-ray target, and methods for manufacturing same

US7522707B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2006
Grant dateApr 21, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2235/085
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In some embodiments, an X-ray target includes a target cap formed of a substrate material and a focal track layer of emitting material, and at least one of the substrate material and the emitting material has a density greater than about 95.0% of theoretical density. In some embodiments, a method of manufacturing an X-ray target includes forming an intermediate target cap form of substrate material and a focal track layer of emitting material, and compacting the intermediate target cap form by application of gas pressure at elevated temperature to form a final target cap form, and at least the substrate material is dense substrate material having a final density greater than an intermediate density or the emitting material is dense emitting material having a final emitting material density greater than an intermediate emitting material density.

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