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Figure C-5.
Energy Correction Factors for Model 96035B in Attenuated Beam
C.6.3 Mammographic Beam Qualities
The energy correction factors for the 96035B are determined for the mammographic beam using the PTB
defined MV and MH series of beam qualities given in Tables C-3 and C-4, respectively.
Table C-3. Specifications for PTB Defined Unattenuated Mammographic Beam Qualities
PTB Denomination
kVp
Added Filtration
First HVL
in mm Al
MV20 20
30
μm Mo
0.223
MV25 25
30
μm Mo
0.282
MV30 30
30
μm Mo
0.337
MV35 35
30
μm Mo
0.374
MV40 40
30
μm Mo
0.402
MV50 50
30
μm Mo
0.440
Table C-4. Specifications for PTB Defined Attenuated Mammographic Beam Qualities
PTB Denomination
kVp
Added Filtration
First HVL
in mm Al
MH20 20
30
μm Mo + 2.0 mm Al
0.45
MH24 25
30
μm Mo + 2.0 mm Al
0.58
MH30 30
30
μm Mo + 2.0 mm Al
0.67
MH35 35
30
μm Mo + 2.0 mm Al
0.75
MH40 40
30
μm Mo + 2.0 mm Al
0.83
MH50 50
30
μm Mo + 2.0 mm Al
0.97