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prEN ISO 32543-3

Non-destructive testing - Characteristics of focal spots in industrial X-ray systems - Part 3: Measurement of the effective focal spot size of mini and micro focus X-ray tubes (ISO/DIS 32543-3:2024) prEN ISO 32543-3

Publication date:   Jul 18, 2024

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30.99 CD approved for registration as DIS   Oct 29, 2024

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CEN/TC 138 Non-destructive testing

European Norm

19.100   Non-destructive testing

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This document specifies a method for the measurement of focal spot dimensions within the range of 5 µm to 300 µm of X-ray systems up to and including 225 kV tube voltage. This determination is based on the evaluation of an image with a dedicated focal spot that has been radiographically recorded using an edge and evaluated with a digital method.
The imaging quality and the resolution of X-ray images depend highly on the characteristics of the effective focal spot, in particular the size and the two-dimensional intensity distribution as seen from the detector plane.
For the characterisation of commercial X-ray tube types (i.e. for advertising or trade) the specific maximum values of annex A should be preferred.

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EN 12543-5:1999

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prEN ISO 32543-3
30.99 CD approved for registration as DIS
Oct 29, 2024