What is a Tube Housing?

Details About Tube Housing

The tube housing encloses the x ray tube in a protective lead lined shell that absorbs stray radiation. It contains insulating oil for cooling and electrical insulation and includes the exit window for the primary beam.

History of Tube Housing

Tube housings were introduced to improve safety after early x ray systems exposed operators to unshielded radiation. Lead lined housings became standard by the 1920s.

Words Related to Tube Housing

X Ray Tube

Collimator

Oil Reservoir

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