1500 Series Glass X-ray Tube
Brand: Oxford Instruments | Category: Nanotechnology
A 50kV, 50W glass envelope X-ray tube intended for work that needs high flux density and continuous running. Its high stability, high intensity tube technology suits medical imaging, XRF and most industrial inspection and non-destructive testing tasks that call for high resolution, including PCB assembly, battery, plastic, metal and mechanical parts inspection. The tube can also be supplied in a stainless steel, lead lined package filled with dielectric oil for maximum shielding and heat dissipation, effectively replicating the Jupiter 5000 Series packaged tube with its high voltage and filament connectors for plug and play use. Ultra-high vacuum maintained by the Oxford Instruments getter technology gives long tube life.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Voltage Range | 50kV max. Lower kV cutoff varies by product. See Product Quote table below. |
| Maximum Power | 50W |
| Maximum beam current | 1.0mA |
| Maximum Filament Current | 1.70A |
| Filament Voltage | 2.0V (Nominal) |
| Target material | All |
| Spot Size | See Product Quote table below. |
| Cone of illumination | 23° |
| Spot to Window Spacing (FOD) | 30.8 mm ± 1mm (1.2") |
| Window material and thickness | Be @ 127µm |
| Flux & Current Stability | ≤ 0.2% over 4-hour period |
| Duty Cycle | Continuous |
| Ambient Temperature Conditions | Operating: 0 to 40°C; Storage: -10°C to 50°C |
| Humidity | 0-95% RH up to 5,000 ft |
| Method of Cooling | Must not exceed 80°C oil temperature. Customer provides enclosure and cooling. |
| X-ray Shielding | Customer must provide enclosure with adequate shielding. Tube emits X-rays in all directions. |
| Dimensions | 81mm L X 47mm W (3.2" L X 1.8" W) |
| Weight | 119g |
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