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Originally Posted by theducks
No one remembers that when High speed electrons strike the Phosphors of a CRT to make them Fluoresce, They also emit X-Rays that a only mostly blocked by the thick, leaded faceplate glass. The larger the CRT, the higher the voltages needed on the Anode. The more X-Ray.
And YOU are square, pop, in front at a short distance. (and the thicker the heavy, leaded glass)
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What do you mean "no one remembers"? I am perfectly well aware of the fact that CRT monitors emit X-rays, thank you very much
. That is why the glass of a monitor contains lead, as an X-ray shield, and why there is protective circuitry to prevent the anode voltage from rising above a safe level. All CRTs have to tested to ensure that their emission levels falls within safe limits.