The transition metal used in X-rays tube is:
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Explanation:
Among given metals, molybdenum is used in X-rays tube. In medical X-ray tubes the target is usually tungsten or a more crack-resistant alloy of rhenium (5%) and tungsten (95%), but sometimes molybdenum is used for more specialized applications, such as when softer X-rays are needed as in mammography.
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