ASTM C999-90(2000)
Historical Standard: ASTM C999-90(2000) Standard Practice for Soil Sample Preparation for the Determination of Radionuclides
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ASTM C999
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the preparation of surface soil samples collected for chemical analysis of radionuclides, particularly uranium and plutonium.
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. A specific hazard statement is given in Note 1.
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
C998 Practice for Sampling Surface Soil for Radionuclides
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
Keywords
environmental; preparation; radionuclides; soil; Plutonium; Radionuclides; Sample preparation--nuclear materials/applications; Sampling nuclear/related energy sources; Soil (radioactive analysis); Specimen preparation (for testing)--nuclear applications; Surface preparation; Uranium;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.080.05 (Examination of soil in general)
DOI: 10.1520/C0999-90R00
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