EMPIRICAL CORRECTIONS FOR VARIABLE ABSORPTION OF SOFT X-RAYS BY MYLAR
Abstract
The characteristic x-rays of many light elements are strongly attenuated by 0.00025-inch Mylar (polyester film). An empirical method was developed to correct for the effects of variable 0.00025-inch Mylar thickness on the analyses of these light elements. Linear relationships were established between correction factors for aluminum K alpha radiation and those for sulfur K alpha and chlorine K alpha radiations. Aluminum K alpha correction factors for variable Mylar thickness were determined.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0402312
Entities
People
- Bernard J. Alley
- James H. Higgins