ASTM C1287-95(2001)
Historical Standard: ASTM C1287-95(2001) Standard Test Method for Determination of Impurities in Uranium Dioxide by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
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ASTM C1287
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of 61 elements in uranium dioxide samples by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The elements are listed in Table 1 along with their lower reporting limits.
1.2 Similar levels of these elements in other uranic compounds can also be determined if they are treated and converted to the same uranium concentration solution.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For a specific warning statement, see Note 1.
Note 1The ICP-MS is a source of intense ultra-violet radiation from the radio frequency induced plasma. Protection from radio frequency radiation and UV radiation is provided by the instrument under normal operation.1.4 The test method for the additional elements boron, sodium, silicon, phosphorus, potassium, and calcium is given in Appendix X1.
1.5 The test method for technetium-99 is given in Appendix X2.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
C753 Specification for Nuclear-Grade, Sinterable Uranium Dioxide Powder
C776 Specification for Sintered Uranium Dioxide Pellets
C787 Specification for Uranium Hexafluoride for Enrichment
C788 Specification for Nuclear-Grade Uranyl Nitrate Solution or Crystals
C967 Specification for Uranium Ore Concentrate
C996 Specification for Uranium Hexafluoride Enriched to Less Than 5 % 235U
C1346 Practice for Dissolution of UF6 from P-10 Tubes ,
C1347 Practice for Preparation and Dissolution of Uranium Materials for Analysis
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
Keywords
impurities; inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry; uranium; uranium dioxide; uranium hexafluoride; uranyl nitrate solutions; uranium oxide; uranium trioxide; ICP-MS (inductively-coupled plasma-mass spectrometry); Impurities--nuclear materials; Mass spectrometry--nuclear materials/applications; Uranium; Uranium oxide (U 3 O 8 );
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 27.120.30 (Fissile materials and nuclear fuel technology)
DOI: 10.1520/C1287-95R01
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