DARK ROOM Flashcards
this is where the beginning and end of a radiographic work is
Darkroom
What is the beginning of radiographic work?
Loading of film in the cassette
What is the end of radiographic work?
The film is radiographically processed and the cassette is brought back to the darkroom
What is a dark room?
Place where a latent image is recorded on the film by radiographic equipment and then converted into a visible image
What are the 3 basic components of a dark room?
Workbench
Film bin
Processing tank
Another name for workbench
countertop
The workbench should be made of _____ and _____ material
durable and static-resistant
The most common material for the workbench is?
Formica
What added protection should the workbench have?
It must be grounded to prevent static discharge during film handling
Maintenance of the workbench
the workbench must be dry, clean, and static-free to avoid the formation of artifacts
What is the ideal size of a workbench?
60 cm wide x 150 cm long (2x5 ft)
This is used to store films that have been removed from their light-tight boxes
film bin
Why are radiographic films stored in a film bin?
So that they are easily accessed to reload empty cassettes
What are the 2 types of film bins?
- Lock-a-bin
2. Film bin minder
What is the difference between lock-a-bin and film-bin minder?
L: is an ordinary film bin that prevents accidental exposure of the film
F: uses an audible signal that buzzes continuously while the film bin door is open