Xeroradiography

Xeroradiography is a new approach to the problem of producing an X-ray image in a minimm period of time, in full daylight and for immediate, interpretation. For the past several years, it has been undergoing development and field trials. Associated apparatus is the result of the efforts of the Haloid Company of Rochester, New York, Battell Memorial Institute of Columbus, Ohio, in cooperation with the General Electric Company., X-Ray Department, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Before entering into a discussion of the xeroradiographic process as used in both medical and industrial applications, a brief review of the physical and electrical properties entering into its use is provided.