250kv x-ray set type TFI554 designed for radiotherapy but subsequently modified for calibrating radiation monitors

250kv x-ray set type TFI554 designed for radiotherapy but subsequently modified for calibrating radiation monitors, comprising gantry mounted tube, contra panel, and accessories, by Marconi, English, c.1954

Details

Category:
Radiomedicine
Object Number:
1983-100
Materials:
steel
type:
x-ray machines
credit:
Health and Safety Executive

Parts

Ten polythene water phantoms used by the Health and Sefety Executive

Ten polythene water phantoms used by the Health and Sefety Executive

Ten polythene water phantoms used by the Health and Sefety Executive for tests regarding radiation exposure of gas pipeline radiologists, not used with 1983-100, early 1970s

Materials:
polythene
Object Number:
1983-100/1
type:
radiological phantoms
X-ray tube inserts

X-ray tube inserts

Two x-ray tube inserts, type CM 250T (250kv, 15MA, 6mm focal spot, 45 degree target angle) one still in crate, by Machlett, 1955-1975, English

Materials:
steel , tungsten and glass
Object Number:
1983-100 Pt2
type:
thermionic x-ray tubes
Rectifying valves for use with x-ray machine

Rectifying valves for use with x-ray machine

Four rectifying valves for use with 250kv x-ray machine; two by Machlett, others by English Electric and Mullard

Object Number:
1983-100 Pt3
type:
thermionic x-ray rectifier tubes
Control panel for x-ray radiotherapy machine

Control panel for x-ray radiotherapy machine

Control panel for 250kv x-ray radiotherapy machine, with wall-mounting plate

Materials:
steel and knobs, plastic
Object Number:
1983-100 Pt4
type:
x-ray control panels

Illuminated sign indicating radiotherapy machine is in use

Illuminated sign indicating that 250kv Radiotherapy machine is in operation

Materials:
steel and plastic
Object Number:
1983-100 Pt5
type:
signs
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
x-ray filter assemblies

x-ray filter assemblies

13 filter assemblies and 21 extra metal filters for 250kv radiotherapy machine

Materials:
aluminium , copper and lead
Object Number:
1983-100 Pt7
type:
x-ray filters
Polythene water phantom

Polythene water phantom

Polythene water phantom

Object Number:
1983-100/17
type:
water phantom
Cardboard box for valve

Cardboard box for valve

Cardboard box for valve

Object Number:
1983-100/18
type:
box
Gantry-type tube stand for x-ray machine

Gantry-type tube stand for x-ray machine

Gantry type tube stand for 250kv x-ray machine with fully adjustable protected tube holder with filter and applicator holders

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
1983-100/19
type:
x-ray tube stands