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How do I store exposed X-ray films?
In this article:
- Proper Storage Conditions Preserve Radiographic Integrity: Exposed X-ray films must be stored under controlled environmental conditions to maintain image quality and prevent degradation over time.
- Temperature and Humidity Must Be Regulated: Ideal storage requires ambient temperatures below 24°C and relative humidity under 60%, minimizing the risk of emulsion damage and fungal growth.
- Vertical Storage Is Preferred Over Stacking: Films should be stored on edge (vertically) rather than flat to avoid pressure marks, sticking, or distortion caused by prolonged weight.
- Storage Environment Should Be Clean and Dark: Radiographs must be kept in a dust-free, light-protected area to prevent fogging, fading, or contamination of the film surface.
- Long-Term Archiving Requires Consistent Conditions: For extended retention periods, the same care applied to unexposed films should be maintained, ensuring traceability and compliance with industry standards.
The way in which radiographs are handled and stored plays a very important role in their keeping properties. Films that must be kept for longer periods of time require the same ambient conditions as new unexposed films, i.e.:
• ambient temperatures below 24°C
• relative humidity of less than 60 %
• preferably stacked on edge
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