How does metal react under X-Rays?

X Ray beams are attenuated (absorbed) by metals. For eg 1.2 cm thick lead sheet will aproximately reduce the intensity of a 6 MV X Ray beam by half. read more

Indeed, as Mr. Patel answered, metals absorb some of the X-rays; and this reaction with metal , resulting in a secondary emitted X-ray, is an important property used by industry globally to determine the composition of metals, aka, Xray Fluorescence. read more

Metallic object interface with X rays X-rays are electromagnetic waves, like light. They're different from visible light because they have a higher frequency, and therefore a higher energy per photon. read more

How and why x-rays interact with metals. Before you get an x-ray taken, the doctor will ask you to remove metal and whether you have implants. How and why x-rays interact with metals. read more