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Mass attenuation coefficients, quantities and units for use in bone mineral determinations

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Theoretically determined mass attenuation coefficients for different bone mineral substitute materials together with values for water and fat are tabulated. The use of hydroxyapatite as a synonym for bone mineral is proposed. The abbreviation BMA (bone mineral areal mass) is suggested for use in conjunction with the unit g/cm2. Suggestions are also made for other quantities and units for use in reports of bone mineral measurements.

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  1. Radiation Physics Section, Department of Clinical Physiology, Norra Alvsborgs Länssjukhus, S-46185, Trollhättan, Sweden

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Jonson, R. Mass attenuation coefficients, quantities and units for use in bone mineral determinations. Osteoporosis Int 3, 103–106 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01623381

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