Attenuation
Calculator
v2.6.1
X-ray Attenuation & Transmission · for micro-CT imaging design
Minerals · UTCT MuCalc / NIST XCOM
Elements & custom · computed via xraydb
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Linear Attenuation
μ (cm⁻¹) vs E
Optical Depth
τ = μ·t vs E
Transmission
% survival vs E
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Effective vs kVp
Spectrum at kVp
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Chemical formula
Supports subscripts (LiFePO4), decimals (Ni0.6), parentheses (Ca(OH)2, (C2H4)n), hydrates (·, e.g. CuSO4·5H2O), spaces.
Density (g/cm³)
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Density (g/cm³)
Components (weight fractions, sum to 1.0)
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