What is the metal used for xrays?

Answer 1

X-Rays can penetrate all metals, but not very far. The penetration depth is strongly dependent on how dense the metal is. Lead, for example, is a better X-ray stopper than aluminum. There are tables that allow an investigator to find the half-value layer for different substances. These references will give the thickness of a given material needed to reduce an incident beam by 50%.

Answer 2

You may need to be a bit more specific.

Lead is commonly used for X-ray shielding ... for example, if you have your teeth X-rayed at the dentist, they'll put a sort of lead apron over you to protect the rest of your body (I must confess that it's not terribly reassuring that the barrel of the thing is pointed straight at your HEAD, and they're worried about your CHEST getting X-rays).

A variety of metals are used in the tube that actually generates the X-rays, tungsten being a pretty common choice.

There are also other metals that are used for specific purposes. For example, in X-ray crystallography, the scientist may flip a nickel filter over the X-ray generator to reduce the intensity for certain operations (e.g. determining the crystal lattice type and point group).

Answer 3

Yes it is used in NDT non destructive testing

Answer 4

Though X-rays can penetrate steel (stainless or otherwise), their ability to punch through is severely limited and is on the order of microns.

Answer 5

Im not sure, but its NOT microwave.

Answer 6

Chuck Norris radiation.

Answer 7

lead