1.1 This practice covers alkaline fusion of silicate matrix samples (or other matrices difficult to dissolve in acids) using an electric Bunsen burner mounted on an orbital shaker. This practice has been used successfully to dissolve borosilicate glass, dried glass melter feeds, various simulated nuclear waste forms, and dried soil samples.
1.2 This fusion apparatus and the alkaline fluxes described are suitable for use in shielded radiation containment facilities such as hot cells and shielded hoods.
1.3 When samples dissolved using this practice are radioactive, the user must follow radiation protection guidelines in place for such materials.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 8.
ASTM C1317-95 Referenced Document
ASTM C1109 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Aqueous Leachates from Nuclear Waste Materials Using Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometry*, 1998-04-22 Update
ASTM C1111 Standard Test Method for Determining Elements in Waste Streams by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy*, 1998-04-22 Update
ASTM C1220 Standard Test Method for Static Leaching of Monolithic Waste Forms for Disposal of Radioactive Waste*, 1998-04-22 Update
ASTM C1285 Standard Test Methods for Determining Chemical Durability of Nuclear, Hazardous, and Mixed Waste Glasses: The Product Consistency Test (PCT)*, 1997-04-22 Update
ASTM C169 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Soda-Lime and Borosilicate Glass*, 1992-04-22 Update
ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water*, 1999-04-22 Update
ASTM C1317-95 history
1970ASTM C1317-95 Standard Practice for Dissolution of Silicate or Acid-Resistant Matrix Samples