No, samples will not become radioactive. The X-ray energy levels used in our inspection systems are too low to cause material activation (induced radioactivity).
Activation requires exposure to extremely high-energy radiation, such as that generated by particle accelerators or nuclear reactors. Standard industrial X-ray sources operate well below the energy threshold required to transform stable atoms into radioisotopes. Therefore, inspected items remain safe and free of residual radiation.
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