JIS Forearm Phantom

For the performance evaluation of X-ray bone densitometers according to the Japanese Industrial Standard JIS Z 4930*

Performance evaluation of X-ray bone densitometers for peripheral bone type PF
In accordance with the Japanese Industry Standard JIS-Z 4930

The phantom is suitable for the performance evaluation of X-ray bone densitometers. The peripheral bone type PF phantom is designed according to the Japanese Industrial Standard JIS Z 4930*.

It includes a soft tissue-equivalent housing with a density of about 1.07 g/cm³ and three pairs of exchangeable bone-equivalent inserts (PF-1, PF-2 and PF-3) with a specified area BMD of 0.30 ± 0.01 g/cm², 0.60 ± 0.01 g/cm², and 0.90 ± 0.01 g/cm², respectively.

*Japanese Industry Standard JIS Z 4930: 2011, chapter 6.1.2.

JIS Forearm Phantom, QRM-50139

Technical Specifications

Housing (consists of bottom and lid):
Cross section:	100 mm x 70 mm
Total height:	40 mm
Phantom weight:	400 g
Housing material:	soft tissue-equivalent (at 120 kV)

Type PF BMD inserts:

Insert type	Quantity	area BMD [g/cm²]	Dimension	Core	Shell
PF-1	2	0.30 ± 0.01	Ø 15 mm, length 90 mm	Ø 6 mm, length 90 mm	thickness 4.5 mm, length 90 mm
PF-2	2	0.60 ± 0.01	Ø 15 mm, length 90 mm	Ø 6 mm, length 90 mm	thickness 4.5 mm, length 90 mm
PF-3	2	0.90 ± 0.01	Ø 15 mm, length 90 mm	Ø 6 mm, length 90 mm	thickness 4.5 mm, length 90 mm