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STEP-WEDGE, MAMMOGRAPHIC
Ideal for monitoring the overall 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 various screen-film combinations, mAs
reciprocity, and sensitometry. It ranges from 0.4 mm to 6 mm thick in 15
steps.
Dimensions: Step Wedge: 9-1/2 cm long x 1-1/4 cm wide. Each
Step: 1/2" wide x 1/4" long x 0.4 mm high
Weight: .36 oz (10.4 kg)
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