X-Ray Scattering Coefficient as a Function of Wave-Length and Atomic Number

Abstract

The mass scattering coefficients for Au, Sn, Ag, Fe, and C were compared with those of Al for wave-lengths between $\lambda =0.48\mathrm{}$A and $\lambda =1.09\mathrm{}$A by collecting the scattered radiation in an ionization chamber surrounding the scatterer on one side. The primary beam consisted of characteristic fluorescence radiation excited in radiators of Sn, Ag, Mo, and Se by a water-cooled tungsten tube. The ratios obtained are shown in the table.