Determination of mass attenuation coefficients and effective atomic numbers for Inconel 738 alloy for different energies obtained from Compton scattering

The mass attenuation coefficient of Inconel 738 superalloy has been measured at different gamma ray energies by using the Compton scattering technique. The theoretical values of mass attenuation coefficient of a glass sample were calculated using WinXCom program. The effective atomic number and electron density are also calculated. The results showed that the mass attenuation coefficients, effective atomic number and electron density increase with the decrease in gamma ray energies which is in good agreement with theoretical values (less than 2% error).

► Mass attenuation coefficient of Inconel 738 superalloy was measured. ► Gamma-ray energies were changed by Compton scattering technique. ► Effective atomic number and electron density are also calculated. ► All parameters decrease with increased energy. ► The experimental values are in good agreement with theoretical ones.