| 摘要 |
The present invention provides an electrode 1, typically an anode, for use in an x-ray generating apparatus comprising an electron source. The electrode 1 comprises a housing 3, a diamond member 10 mounted to the housing, and a target 13 located on the diamond member, which target in use is bombarded with electrons 8 from the electron source so as to generate x-rays 9. A bonding layer 11 is located between the housing 3 the diamond member 10, which bonding layer comprises an alloy having a solidus or melting point of less than 900{C. A particularly preferred alloy comprises silver, copper and indium. This arrangement assists in dissipating heat generated at the electrode surface whilst retaining the structural integrity of the electrode. |
