Question

Which of the following statements is true for the Kα and Kβ radiation?

(a) Iron transmit Kα and Kβ radiation

(b) Zinc absorb Kα and Kβ radiation

(c) Iron absorbs Kα and Kβ radiation

(d) Zinc accelerate Kα and Kβ radiation

The question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

I want to ask this question from X-rays and their Generations in division X-Ray Diffraction of Solid State Chemistry

Answer 1

Right choice is (c) Iron absorbs Kα and Kβ radiation

The best I can explain: A lighter element, such as iron, would absorb Kα and Kβ radiation because its absorption edge is displaced to higher wavelengths. On the other hand, a heavier element, such as zinc, would transmit both Kα and Kβ radiation while still absorbing much of the higher energy white radiation.