ASTM C1507-07
Standard Test Method for Radiochemical Determination of Strontium-90 in Soil

Standard No.

ASTM C1507-07

Release Date

2007

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM C1507-07e1

Latest

ASTM C1507-20

Scope

Because soil is an integrator and a reservoir of long-lived radionuclides, and serves as an intermediary in several pathways of potential exposure to humans, knowledge of the concentration of strontium-90 in soil is essential. A soil sampling and analysis program provides a direct means of determining the concentration and distribution of radionuclides in soil. A soil analysis program has the most significance for the preoperational monitoring program to establish baseline concentrations prior to the operation of a nuclear facility. Soil analysis, although useful in special cases involving unexpected releases, may not be able to assess small incremental releases.

1.1 This test method is applicable to the determination of strontium-90 in soil at levels of detection dependent on count time, sample size, detector efficiency, background, and recovery.

1.2 This test method is designed for the analysis of ten grams of soil, previously collected and treated as described in Practices C 998 and C 999. This test method may not be able to completely dissolve all soil matrices. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

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.

ASTM C1507-07 Referenced Document

• ASTM C859 Standard Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
• ASTM C998 Standard Practice for Sampling Surface Soil for Radionuclides
• ASTM C999 Standard Practice for Soil Sample Preparation for the Determination of Radionuclides
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water

ASTM C1507-07 history

• 2020 ASTM C1507-20 Standard Test Method for Radiochemical Determination of Strontium-90 in Soil
• 2012 ASTM C1507-12 Standard Test Method for Radiochemical Determination of Strontium-90 in Soil
• 2007 ASTM C1507-07e1 Standard Test Method for Radiochemical Determination of Strontium-90 in Soil
• 2007 ASTM C1507-07 Standard Test Method for Radiochemical Determination of Strontium-90 in Soil
• 2001 ASTM C1507-01(2006) Standard Test Method for Radiochemical Determination of Strontium-90 in Soil
• 2001 ASTM C1507-01 Standard Test Method for Radiochemical Determination of Strontium-90 in Soil