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U X- Gamma
Radio Waves Infrared Rays Rays
V
Visible
104 108 1012 1016 1020 1024
Frequency (Hz) (Energy)
Potassium-40
Isotope
Thorium
Series
Uranium
Series
•Potassium-40 is contained in these minerals
Illite
K-feldspar
Sylvite
Mica minerals
- salts,
Carbonates Low stylolites, &
phosphates (U)
Coal,
Coal, Evap. Low
Evap.
Photo-
multiplier Electrical
tube Collector
~1 ft.
Photosensitive e- NaI Crystal
Cathode
Photons
Scintillating
NaI Crystal
Internally
Reflecting
Coating ~ 3 5/8 in. diameter
Gamma Ray Tool
Casing
Collars on
Pup Joint
x50 ft
x50 ft
Correlated
Perf
Interval
GR x100ft GR
Gamma Ray Tool
Correlation
High-resolution logging
for thin bed, is usually
done at low speed to
better define bed boundaries
and partings
Environmental corrections
Environmental corrections can be made if
readings in more accurate API units are desired
LWD