EMPIRICAL CORRECTIONS FOR VARIABLE ABSORPTION OF SOFT X-RAYS BY MYLAR

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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.

Author(s):
Alley, Bernard J. ; Higgins, James H.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING LAB REDSTONE ARSENAL AL PROPULSION DIRECTORATE
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0402312
Annotation:
empirical corrections for variable absorption of soft x-rays by mylar.
Pagination:
0022

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RK-TR-63-7
Project Number(s):
517-06-002
Monitor Series:
MICOM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*RADIATION ATTENUATION, *SOFT X RAYS, *POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, FILMS, ATTENUATION, POLYESTER PLASTICS, CHLORINE, CORRECTIONS, SULFUR, STANDARDS, ALUMINUM
Field(s)/Group(s):
Nuclear Radiation Shielding, Protection and Safety
Keyword(s):
POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, POLYMERIC FILMS
Report Date:
1963 Mar 01