ASTM C1287-18
Standard Test Method for Determination of Impurities in Nuclear Grade Uranium Compounds by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry

Standard No.

ASTM C1287-18

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM C1287-18

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of 67 elements in uranium dioxide samples and nuclear grade uranium compounds and solutions without matrix separation by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The elements are listed in Table 1. These elements can also be determined in uranyl nitrate hexahydrate (UNH), uranium hexafluoride (UF6), triuranium octoxide (U3O8) and uranium trioxide (UO3) if these compounds are treated and converted to the same uranium concentration solution. 1.2 The elements boron, sodium, silicon, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and iron can be determined using different techniques. The analyst’s instrumentation will determine which procedure is chosen for the analysis. 1.3 The test method for technetium-99 is given in Annex A1. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. 1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Warning—The 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. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM C1287-18 Referenced Document

• ASTM C1346 Standard Practice for Dissolution of UF₆ from P-10 Tubes
• ASTM C1347 Standard Practice for Preparation and Dissolution of Uranium Materials for Analysis*， 2023-01-01 Update
• ASTM C753 Standard Specification for Nuclear-Grade, Sinterable Uranium Dioxide Powder
• ASTM C776 Standard Specification for Sintered Uranium Dioxide Pellets for Light Water Reactors*， 2022-07-01 Update
• ASTM C787 Standard Specification for Uranium Hexafluoride for Enrichment
• ASTM C788 Standard Specification for Nuclear-Grade Uranyl Nitrate Solution
• ASTM C859 Standard Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
• ASTM C967 Standard Specification for Uranium Ore Concentrate
• ASTM C996 Standard Specification for Uranium Hexafluoride Enriched to Less Than 5% 235U1
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water

ASTM C1287-18 history

• 2018 ASTM C1287-18 Standard Test Method for Determination of Impurities in Nuclear Grade Uranium Compounds by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
• 2010 ASTM C1287-10 Standard Test Method for Determination of Impurities in Nuclear Grade Uranium Compounds by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
• 2003 ASTM C1287-03 Standard Test Method for Determination of Impurities in Uranium Dioxide by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
• 1995 ASTM C1287-95(2001) Standard Test Method for Determination of Impurities in Uranium Dioxide by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
• 1995 ASTM C1287-95 Standard Test Method for Determination of Impurities in Uranium Dioxide by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry