[en] With the advancement and applicability of gamma attenuation coefficients in a variety of applications, accurate data on narrow beam attenuation coefficients are required. In order to make use of the fact that scattering and absorption of gamma radiations are related to the density and effective atomic number of the material, a knowledge of the mass attenuation coefficients, μ/ρ is of prime importance. Hubbell and Seltzer have compiled the mass attenuation coefficients for a large number of compounds and mixtures of dosimetric and biological importance. The previous studies for the determination of attenuation coefficients have been concerned with crystalline samples in the solid form. In the pioneer work, Teli et al. have determined the gamma ray attenuation coefficients in dilute solutions of some salts. Gerward determined linear and mass attenuation coefficients in the general case as well as in the limit of extreme dilution. Recently Singh et al., measured attenuation coefficients of some solutes in water at different concentrations. The present study covers the study of attenuation coefficients of 1:1 and 1:2 electrolytes of some chlorides and sulphates in energy regions in which the influence of all photon processes can be seen and the investigation is expected to yield valuable information. (author)