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No, an X-ray is not a mechanical wave. An X-ray is an electromagnetic wave. However, in polar molecules, an X-ray can cause the molecule to vibrate rapidly, just like a microwave oven can.
X-rays are an example of electromagnetic radiation. NASA Goddard Laboratory. Electromagnetic energy or electromagnetic radiation is light. It's any self-propagating energy that has an electric and magnetic field. You can draw examples of electromagnetic energy from any part of the spectrum. Of course, there is visible light, but you could name many other examples: 1  gamma rays. 2  x rays. 3  ultraviolet light.