Rotating x-ray anode

A rotary x-ray anode for generating x-radiation, the x-ray anode comprising:

• an annular basic body of carbon-based material, said basic body having, with reference to an axis of rotation of the rotary x-ray anode, a radially inner opening with a radial inner surface;
• an annular focal track coating arranged on a focal track side of said basic body;
• a metallic connecting component arranged radially on an inside relative to said basic body and configured to connect said basic body to a drive shaft;
• said metallic connecting component having a radially outer portion formed by a tubular metallic adapter, said adapter having a radial outer surface connected by a material bond to at least a portion of said radial inner surface of said basic body, and wherein a materially bonded connecting zone formed between said basic body and said adapter extends over at least 75 area percent along said radial inner surface of said basic body.