The advantage of using molybdenum for the anode material in mammography tubes is
A)a decreased number of low-energy photons.
B)low radiographic contrast.
C)production of specific x-ray energies.
D)none of the above

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Molybdenum is a high atomic number material that produces specific x-ray energies (17-21 keV) suitable for imaging of breast tissue. It helps to increase the radiographic contrast between the breast tissue and underlying structures.

The Advantage of Using Molybdenum for the Anode Material in Mammography