ASTM C998-05
Historical Standard: ASTM C998-05 Standard Practice for Sampling Surface Soil for Radionuclides
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ASTM C998
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the sampling of surface soil for the purpose of obtaining a sample representative of a particular area for subsequent chemical analysis of selected radionuclides. This practice describes one acceptable approach to collect soil samples for radiochemical analysis.
1.2 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.
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
D420 Guide to Site Characterization for Engineering Design and Construction Purposes
D1129 Terminology Relating to Water
Other References
IAEA-TECDOC-1415, Soil Sampling for Environmental ContaminantsKeywords
environmental; radionuclides; sampling; soil; Radiochemical analysis; Radionuclides; Rate of emission; Emission rate; Plutonium; Sampling nuclear/related energy sources; Soil (radioactive analysis); Uranium;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.080.05 (Examination of soil in general)
DOI: 10.1520/C0998-05
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