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Types of recyclable x ray film
Here is a small list which describes the types of x-ray film we recycle, please note that this list is not limited and there might be additional types of x-ray films which is not listed here but we still take for recycling, if you have any type of x-ray film that is not on listed here please let us know by calling us or just fill out the form to the right.
Types of medical x-ray film we recycle
BMX film - This technology of film was the first used, it was used until 1976.
CMS film - this technology was used for a short term between the years 1977-1979.
Rare earth film - traditional medical x-ray film which is used since 1979 until today.
Dry view - this is a newer technology of film, it is pretty much the most recent film in the market, it is is mainly used for MRI and cat scans, it is also called laser x-ray film.
Dental x-rays - All types of radiograph used in the dental industry, also known as "byte wings x-rays and panoramic view x-rays, please note that when it comes to dental x-ray film, we only take them "net film" with no envelopes, paper or plastic jackets.
Spinal x-ray film - All types of longer or shorter spine radiographs that is used for full spine x-rays.
Types of industrial x-ray film we recycle
Lithographic film - this type of film is usually used in the newspaper and printing industry, most common use of the lithographic film is negatives but also used as positive film.
Recycling of negatives from a photo offset printing process.
Other types of industrial x-ray (iridium 192, cobalt-60) - Films used for testing welds, piping, pressure vessels, pipeline, aerospace
We recycle all types of radiography film, if you have any x-rays for recycling which are not listed here, please let us know.
Back to X-ray film recycling home page, or learn more about our silver recovery process, for more x-ray film recycling questions go to our frequently asked questions about recycling x-rays page.
Other x-ray film silver recovery related pages:
- Other precious metals in x-rays other than silver?
- Is dental foils really silver?
- Why is it important to keep x-rays out of trash?
- Types of recyclable x-rays
- X-Ray silver recovery
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