X-ray tube and method of manufacture

Details X-ray tube and method of manufacture X-ray tube and method of manufacture

2007-02-13

2007-02-13

King, Roy (Department: 1742)

Powder metallurgy processes

Powder metallurgy processes with heating or sintering

Powder pretreatment

C378S203000

Reexamination Certificate

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10868403

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to methods of manufacturing an x-ray tube component, such as an evacuated housing and the like. The component has a radiation shielding layer, which is comprised of a plurality of powder metals, at least one of which is comprised of powder metal component that is substantially non-transmissive to x-radiation. The powder metal includes, for example, tungsten.

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