VÅNTEC-1 Detector User Manual Basic Operation
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9.6.3 Suppression of Kβ
During typical operation, suppression of Kβ is
necessary. For this reason, it is important to
make sure that you are using the proper filter.
See Table 9.1 for proper filter selection and the
location of the Kβ
1
peak. In the case of Cu radia-
tion, a Ni filter is included with the VÅNTEC-1
accessories.
Settings:
Quartz Standard
Anode E (KeV) Kα
1
Kα
2
Kβ
1
Beta Filter
Cu 8.048 26.64° 26.70° 24.033° Ni
Cr 5.412 40.06° 40.13° 36.333° V
Co 6.92 31.04° 31.11° 28.054° Fe
Mo 17.44 12.17° 12.24° 10.852° Zr
Fe 6.40 33.67° 30.46° Mn
NIST 1976 Corundum Standard
Cu 8.048 35.15° 35.21° 31.673° Ni
Co 6.92 41.05° 41.11° 37.047° Fe
Table 9.1 – Filter selection and location of Kβ
1
peak