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X-ray target and method of making same

US8509386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2010
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2235/084
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one example, an x-ray target comprises a target track, a substrate, and an optional backing. The target track includes a base material and a grain growth inhibitor to reduce or prevent microstructure grain growth in the base material. The target track can be included as part of an x-ray tube anode, either of a rotary form or a stationary form.

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