ASTM C889-18
Standard Test Methods for Chemical and Mass Spectrometric Analysis of Nuclear-Grade Gadolinium Oxide (Gd2O3) Powder

Standard No.

ASTM C889-18

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM C889-18

Scope

1.1 These test methods cover procedures for the chemical and mass spectrometric analysis of nuclear-grade gadolinium oxide powders to determine compliance with specifications. 1.2 The analytical procedures appear in the following order: Sections Carbon by Direct Combustion—Thermal Conductivity 2 C1408 Test Method for Carbon (Total) in Uranium Oxide Powders and Pellets By Direct Combustion-Infrared Detection Method 3 Total Chlorine and Fluorine by Pyrohydrolysis Ion— Selective Electrode 4 C1502 Test Method for Determination of Total Chlorine and Fluorine in Uranium Dioxide and Gadolinium Oxide 3 Loss of Weight on Ignition 8 – 14 Sulfur by Combustion—Iodometric Titration 5 Impurity Elements by a Spark-Source Mass Spectrographic Method C761 Test Methods for Chemical, Mass Spectrometric, Spectrochemical, Nuclear, and Radiochemical Analysis of Uranium Hexafluoride 3 C1287 Test Method for Determination of Impurities in Nuclear Grade Uranium Compounds by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry 3 Gadolinium Content in Gadolinium Oxide by Impurity Correction Method 15 – 18 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. For specific hazard statements, see Section 6. 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 C889-18 Referenced Document

• ASTM C1287 Standard Test Method for Determination of Impurities in Uranium Dioxide by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
• ASTM C1408 Standard Test Method for Carbon (Total) in Uranium Oxide Powders and Pellets By Direct Combustion-Infrared Detection Method
• ASTM C1502 Standard Test Method for Determination of Total Chlorine and Fluorine in Uranium Dioxide and Gadolinium Oxide*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM C761 Standard Test Methods for Chemical, Mass Spectrometric, Spectrochemical, Nuclear, and Radiochemical Analysis of Uranium Hexafluoride
• ASTM C859 Standard Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
• ASTM C888 Standard Specification for Nuclear-Grade Gadolinium Oxide (Gd₂O₃) Powder
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water

ASTM C889-18 history

• 2018 ASTM C889-18 Standard Test Methods for Chemical and Mass Spectrometric Analysis of Nuclear-Grade Gadolinium Oxide (Gd2O3) Powder
• 2011 ASTM C889-11 Standard Test Methods for Chemical and Mass Spectrometric Analysis of Nuclear-Grade Gadolinium Oxide (Gd₂O₃) Powder
• 2006 ASTM C889-06 Standard Test Methods for Chemical and Mass Spectrometric Analysis of Nuclear-Grade Gadolinium Oxide (Gd₂O₃) Powder
• 1999 ASTM C889-99 Standard Test Methods for Chemical and Mass Spectrographic Analysis of Nuclear-Grade Gadolinium Oxide (Gd₂O₃) Powder