Determination of X-ray mass attenuation coefficients using HPGe detector.

A detail analysis of a method to determine the mass attenuation coefficient, mu(m), of low energy X-rays employing HPGe X-ray detector and radioactive sources is described. This method incorporates all the suggestions made by Creagh and Hubbell. An optimum distance is set under the broad beam as well as good geometry arrangement.

Mass attenuation coefficient of chromium and manganese compounds around absorption edge.

The total mass attenuation coefficient for Potassium dichromate, Potassium chromate and Manganese acetate compounds are measured at different photon energies 5.895, 6.404, 6.