Blue Base X-ray Film
Temperature and Humidity: Blue Base X-ray film should be stored in an environment with a temperature ranging from 10℃ to 25℃ and a relative humidity of 30% to 65%. It is crucial to keep the Blue Base X-ray film away from heat sources to maintain its integrity and performance.
Gas Exposure: When storing Blue Base X-ray film, ensure that there are no harmful gases present in the storage room. Acidic and alkaline gases, such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, sulfur dioxide, and formaldehyde, can adversely affect the quality of Blue Base X-ray film, leading to potential damage and degradation.
Stacking Type: The Blue Base X-ray film should be stored upright to prevent any adverse effects caused by pressure. Proper stacking is essential for preserving the quality of Blue Base X-ray film and ensuring it remains in optimal condition for use.
1. Optimal Usage Environment
To ensure the best performance and longevity of the Blue Base X-ray film, it is crucial to adhere to specific environmental conditions:
Temperature: The ideal operating temperature range for the Blue Base X-ray film is between 18°C and 24°C.
Humidity: The relative humidity (RH) should be maintained between 50% and 60%.
Handling Precautions:
When removing or inserting the film from its packaging, take care to prevent folding, crushing, or friction between films. These actions can cause artificial artifacts and static discharge, leading to image degradation.
Always keep hands clean and dry when handling the Blue Base X-ray film, or use dedicated gloves to prevent contamination.
Avoid touching the film with wet hands to maintain image quality.
High-Temperature Rapid Production Process:
For continuous high-speed production lasting up to 90 seconds:
Development Temperature: Set the development temperature between 30°C and 35°C.
Development Time: Allow a development time of 23 to 30 seconds.
This rapid process ensures efficient and high-quality image output suitable for various medical imaging needs.
2. Room Temperature Clean Production Process
For a more controlled and meticulous processing environment at room temperature:
Development Temperature: Maintain the development temperature at 20°C.
Development Time: Allow 5 minutes for development.
Fixing Time: Fix the film for 5 to 8 minutes.
Cleaning Time: Thoroughly clean the film for 15 to 30 minutes.
Drying: Finally, air-dry the film using fans to ensure even drying.
Film Structure: The structure of the medical X-ray film features ultra-fine silver halide particles that are smaller and more rounded compared to conventional particles. These particles have a reduced surface area but absorb more light, resulting in faster sensitivity and higher resolution. This unique structure allows for detailed and clear images critical for precise medical diagnostics.
Safety Lighting: When working with the film under lighting conditions:
Use a 15W bulb in a safety lighting setup.
Ensure the lighting distance from the film is greater than 1.2 meters.
Limit the cumulative exposure time to no more than 10 minutes to prevent light-induced damage.
3. Storage Guidelines
Proper storage is essential to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the medical X-ray film:
Storage Conditions: Store the film in a dry, cool place with temperatures between 10°C and 20°C and relative humidity between 30% and 60%.
Environmental Protection: Protect the Blue Base X-ray film from moisture, cold, prolonged high temperatures, toxic gases, X-rays, gamma rays, or any other penetrating radiation.
Vertical Placement: Place the film vertically to avoid harmful pressure that can affect its quality.
These guidelines ensure that the film remains in optimal condition for future use.
Special Cold Processing for Thermosensitive Films
The processing method for thermosensitive films is distinct from traditional techniques, involving a specialized cold process. In this method, a thermosensitive layer is applied to the film's surface. This layer consists of:
Adhesive: Binds the components together.
Color Developer: Initiates the color formation process.
Colorless Dye (or Leuco Dye): Remains chemically latent until activated by heat.
The chemical reactions within the thermosensitive layer remain "latent" until exposed to heat. When the thermosensitive film comes into contact with a thermal print head, the heated areas cause the color developer and colorless dye to react chemically, producing visible images. This process ensures rapid, high-quality image formation without the need for wet processing chemicals, making it environmentally friendly and efficient.
By following these detailed guidelines and understanding the unique characteristics of the RM-HL medical thermal X-ray film, healthcare professionals can achieve superior imaging results, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient care.
