Measurement of Mass Attenuation Coefficients for Some Potassium Compounds

Abstract

In this study, the mass attenuation coefficients of some potassium compounds (KH₂PO₄, KNO₃, K₂S₂O₈, KOH, K₂HPO₄, K₂SO₄, KCl, KIO_3, and KI) have been measured by using Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (EDXRFS) and a high-resolution Si(Li) detector. Obtained experimental mass attenuation coefficients have been compared with WinXCom and FFAST theoretical values. 

Keywords

• Potassium,EDXRFS,WinXCom,,FFAST

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