Mammographic Step Wedge
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Ideal for monitoring the imaging speed and contrast of a mammographic system.
- 15 steps
- Designed in accordance with AAPM Report No. 29, "Performance Specifications and Equipment Requirements for Mammography".
Made of high-purity aluminum, this step wedge provides a useful means of comparing the characteristic curve of venous screen-film combinations, mAs reciprocity, and sensitometry. It ranges from 0.4mm to 6 mm thick in 15 steps.
Dimensions
- Step Wedge: 9 ½ cm long x 1 ¼ cm wide
- Each step: ½" wide by ¼" long x 0.4 mm high
- Weight: 36 oz (10.4 kg)
0695-0102 Mammographic Step Wedge