Table 1. Linear absorption coefficients.
Data taken from http://www.csrri.iit.edu/periodic-table.html in December 2013.
| Element | Atomic number (Z) | Absorption coefficient (cm1) (at 5.4keV) | Absorption coefficient (cm1) (at 8keV) | Absorption coefficient (cm1) (at 10keV) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ca | 20 | 780 | 270 | 145 |
| Fe | 26 | 896 | 2376 | 1325 |
| Cu | 29 | 1397 | 467 | 1961 |
| Zn | 30 | 1233 | 430 | 1738 |
| As | 33 | 1292 | 439 | 237 |
| Sr | 38 | 868 | 297 | 160 |