Calculation of Gamma-ray Mass Absorption Coefficients for some Geological Compounds for Energy of 10–150 keV

Author
Samir A. Hamouda, Essam al-Talhi, Mohamed B. Abdelmalik
Keywords
Mass Absorption Coefficients; Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy; Geology; Mixtures
Abstract
Information about gamma-ray mass absorption coefficients in different geological compounds with different percentage to their rations is vital for accurate gamma-ray spectroscopy analysis. In this paper, gamma-ray absorption coefficients for energy (10-150 keV) were calculated for Corundum (AL2O3), Quartz (SiO2), Calcite (CaCO3), Hematite (Fe2O3), and Magnetite (Fe3O4) compounds with their % mixtures.
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Received : 01 March 2021
Accepted : 02 April 2021
Published : 08 April 2021
DOI: 10.30726/esij/v8.i2.2021.82009

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