Mass attenuation coefficients of beta particles in elements

Abstract

A new method to measure mass attenuation coefficient of  particles covering end point energies 0.318 to 2.28 MeV for elements H, C, O, Al, Cl, Cu and Ag from compounds and salts has been described. The measured mass attenuation coefficients of beta particles have been compared to the values given in previous work. A good agreement is found with (Thummel, 1974) empirical relation.