PSP Layers quiz

Question 1

Very thin, tough clear plastic used for protection of the phosphor layer

Answer 1

Protective layer

Question 2

A layer of photostimulable phosphor that traps electrons during exposure made of phosphors from the barium flurohalide family

Answer 2

Phosphor layer

Question 3

Layer that sends light in a forward direction when released in a cassette reader… sometimes is black to reduce the spread of stimulating light and the escape of emitted light

Answer 3

Reflective layer

Question 4

Layer of material that absorbs and reduces static electricity

Answer 4

Conductive layer

Question 5

Newer plates may have this. it is located between the active and support layer that absorbs the stimulating light but reflects emitted light

Answer 5

Color layer

Question 6

A semi rigid material that gives the imaging sheet some strength

Answer 6

Support layer

Question 7

A soft polymer that protects the back of the cassette

Answer 7

Backing layer

Question 8

Order of layers

Answer 8

Protective layer 
phosphor layer 
light reflective layer
conductive layer
support layer 
Light shielding layer
 backing layer 
 barcode label