Determination of self-Attenuation correction factor for lichen samples by using gamma-ray spectrometry


EKE C., Agar O., BOZTOSUN İ., Aslan A., Emsen B.

Kerntechnik, vol.82, no.1, pp.136-139, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 82 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.3139/124.110614
  • Journal Name: Kerntechnik
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.136-139
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, we determine the self attenuation correction factor for lichen samples collected from Erzurum, a city located in the eastern region of Turkey by using gamma-ray spectrometry. The self attenuation correction factor is calculated for 17 lichen samples with densities ranging from 0.683 g/cm3 to 0.886 g/cm3. The transmission method has been used to obtain self-Attenuation correction factors. Self attenuation correction factor versus energy fit curve is presented. It is observed that self attenuation correction factor changes with density. At lower energies the self-Attenuation correction factor has higher values. At higher energies it has smaller values and tends to become stable.