ASTM E3063-17
Test Method for Antimony Content Using Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA)
- Standard No.
- ASTM E3063-17
- Release Date
- 2017
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM E3063-24
- Latest
- ASTM E3063-24
- Scope
- 1.1 This test method covers the measurement of antimony concentration in plastics or other hydrocarbon or organic matrix by using neutron activation analysis (NAA). The sample is activated by irradiation with neutrons from a research reactor and the subsequently emitted gamma-rays are detected with a germanium semiconductor detector. The same system may be used to determine antimony concentrations ranging from 1 ng/g to 10 000 µg/g with the lower end of the range limited by numerous interferences and the upper limit established by the demonstrated practical application of NAA. 1.2 This test method may be used on either solid or liquid samples, provided that they can be made to conform in size and shape during irradiation and counting to a standard sample of known antimony content using very simple sample preparation. Several variants of this method have been described in the technical literature. A monograph is available which provides a comprehensive description of the principles of neutron activation analysis using reactor neutrons (1).2 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 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. Specific precautions are given in Section 9. 1.5 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 E3063-17 Referenced Document
- ASTM E170 Standard Terminology Relating to Radiation Measurements and Dosimetry
- ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
- ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM E3063-17 history
- 2024 ASTM E3063-24 Standard Test Method for Antimony Content Using Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA)
- 2017 ASTM E3063-17 Test Method for Antimony Content Using Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA)
- 2016 ASTM E3063-16 Test Method for Antimony Content Using Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA)
