Differences between Dry And Wet Films

Differences between Dry and Wet Films

Medical X-ray film is primarily used for printing X-ray, CT, and MRI images. Currently, both dry and wet films are commonly available on the market.

Specific differences:

Dry film (Film sec)
More commonly used in hospitals
Used in dry laser imagers
Does not require developer or fixer
Imaging is achieved through thermal imaging or laser exposure

Common sizes:
8×10 inch
10×12 inch
11×14 inch
14×17 inch
Brands such as:
Carestream Health DryView film
FUJIFILM Dry Imaging Film
Agfa-Gevaert Dry Film

Wet film (Film humide)
Traditional X-ray film
Requires:
Developer
Fixer
Darkroom or automated film processor
Gradually being phased out, but still used in some older X-ray systems