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I've read that if you apply enough voltage to the plate of certain types of tubes, they will generate a fairly good amount of X-rays (even more so if the cathode is hot) -- I even read about a guy who managed to take relatively detailed radiographs of random objects using a standard, run-of-the-mill radio tube.
This makes sense, since that's basically how an actual modern x-ray tube works.
But will ANY vacuum tube generate x-rays? For example, I have a pentode, model 802, used for RF transmitting/amplifying applications...
Data on it can be found here: http://www.radiomuseum.org/tubes/tube_802.htmlThe reason I'm asking is because I do have a high voltage source which is the plasma globe that sits on the computer desk.
Will the vacuum generate x-rays if it's brought close the globe, due to the high alternating voltage being produced?
This makes sense, since that's basically how an actual modern x-ray tube works.
But will ANY vacuum tube generate x-rays? For example, I have a pentode, model 802, used for RF transmitting/amplifying applications...
Data on it can be found here: http://www.radiomuseum.org/tubes/tube_802.htmlThe reason I'm asking is because I do have a high voltage source which is the plasma globe that sits on the computer desk.
Will the vacuum generate x-rays if it's brought close the globe, due to the high alternating voltage being produced?