NEMA XR 10-1986 (R1992, R1998, R2003)
Withdrawn
MEASUREMENT OF THE MAXIMUM SYMMETRICAL RADIATION FIELD FROM A ROTATING ANODE X-RAY TUBE USED FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS
12-06-2012
12-03-2013
Foreword
Scope
1 Definitions
2 Typical distribution
Anode heel cut-off
Cathode edge of radiation field
3 Maximum symmetrical radiation field
Orientation of the maximum symmetrical radiation
field
Distribution of air Kerma rate
4 Measurement of the distribution of the air Kerma rate
Basic method
Measuring arrangement
Measuring conditions
Photographic technique
Type of film
Exposure
Measurement of blackening
Determination of air Kerma rate
5 Statement of compliance
Table
4-1 Radiation quality
Figures
2-1 Typical distribution of relative air Kerma rate
along the major axis X of a maximum symmetrical
radiation field
3-1 Orientation of the maximum symmetrical radiation
field
4-1 Measurement of the distribution of the air Kerma
rate
Provides methods for measuring the maximum symmetrical radiation field from a rotating anode X-ray tube used for medical diagnosis.
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Standard
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| ProductNote |
Publisher update - NEMA 2026 Standards – Removed from purchase for this standard as per advice from publisher dated – 5th Feb 2026
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National Electrical Manufacturers Association
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| Status |
Withdrawn
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| NEMA XR 17-1993 (R1999) | TEST STANDARD FOR THE MEASUREMENT FOR THE IMAGE SIGNAL UNIFORMITY OF AN X-RAY IMAGE INTENSIFIER SYSTEM |
| IEC 60806:1984 | Determination of the maximum symmetrical radiation field from a rotating anode X-ray tube for medical diagnosis |