Gamma-Ray Spectrometry of Rocks
- 1st Edition, Volume 10 - January 1, 1970
- Latest edition
- Authors: John A. S. Adams, Paolo Gasparini
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 4 9 3 2 - 2
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 4 - 4 0 8 2 9 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 5 7 3 4 - 1
Gamma-Ray Spectrometry of Rocks: Methods in Geochemistry and Geophysics provides information pertinent to the fundamental aspects of the gamma-ray spectrometry of rocks. This book… Read more
Gamma-Ray Spectrometry of Rocks: Methods in Geochemistry and Geophysics provides information pertinent to the fundamental aspects of the gamma-ray spectrometry of rocks. This book discusses the increasing interest in using gamma spectrometry in the search for uranium ore. Organized into seven chapters, this book begins with an overview of the approximate frequency and wave length of electromagnetic radiations. This text then examines the quantitative detection of X and gamma photons, which is based upon their interactions with matter. Other chapters consider the inorganic scintillation crystals as the most favorable detectors due to its requirement of a high intrinsic efficiency. This book discusses as well the shape of the spectrum of a monoenergetic gamma-ray beam, which is dependent on the photon energy. The final chapter deals with the determination of the abundances of natural radioisotopes and their stable end products in a rock or mineral. This book is a valuable resource for radiological health physicists, chemists, geochemists, and exploration geologists.
PrefaceChapter 1. Physics of Gamma and X-Rays Definition Gamma-Ray Emission X-Ray Emission Absorption of Gamma and X-Rays Photoelectric Absorption Compton Scattering Pair Production PhotodisintegrationChapter 2. Detectors Introduction Gas-Filled Detectors Geiger-Mueller (GM) Counters Proportional Counters High Pressure Ionization Chambers Scintillation Detectors Semiconductor DetectorsChapter 3. Laboratory and Field Instrumentation Laboratory Instrumentation Field Surveys Surface Field Surveys Airborne Surveys Borehole LoggingChapter 4. Gamma Ray Emitters Natural Emitters Potassium 40 Thorium 232 Series Uranium 238 Series Uranium 235 Series Artificial EmittersChapter 5. Calibration of Laboratory Spectrometers and Analysis of Spectra Gamma Spectra Energy Calibration Absolute Calibration and Spectral Analysis General Case Ordinary Rock Analysis Computer Techniques Detection Limits and Counting ErrorsChapter 6. Related and Collaborative Techniques Neutron Activation Alpha Spectrometry Autoradiographic Techniques Radiation Damage in Solids Chemical Methods Coincidence CountingChapter 7. Case Histories Geochronological Determination of 40K Determination of the Gamma Emission Rate from Natural K Geological Tracers Magmatic Differentiation Mapping of Petrologic Units Heat now Studies DisequiUbria in Natural Radioactive Series Lunar Gamma Spectrometry Tektites and Meteorites Economic ConsiderationsAppendix 1. Absorption Coefficients from the Data Reported by Grodstein (1957)Appendix 2. Some Gamma Spectra of Natural Isotopes and Fall-Out ProductsAppendix 3. Determinations ofU, Th, K2O in Inter-Laboratory Geochemical Rock StandardsReferencesIndex
- Edition: 1
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- Volume: 10
- Published: January 1, 1970
- Language: English
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