ASTM C1502-01
Standard Test Method for Determination of Total Chlorine and Fluorine in Uranium Dioxide and Gadolinium Oxide

Standard No.

ASTM C1502-01

Release Date

2001

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM C1502-09

Latest

ASTM C1502-16

Scope

The method is designed to show whether or not the tested materials meet the specifications as given in either Specification C 753, C 776, C 888 or C 922.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of chlorine and fluorine in nuclear-grade uranium dioxide (UO₂) powder and pellets, nuclear grade gadolinium oxide (Gd₂O₃) powder and gadolinium oxide-uranium oxide (Gd₂O₃-UO₂) powder and pellets.

1.2 With a 2 gram UO₂ sample size the detection limit of the method is 4 956;g/g for chlorine and 2 956;g/g for fluorine. The maximum concentration determined with a 2 gram sample is 500 956;g/g for both chlorine and fluorine. The sample size used in this test method can vary from 1 to 10 grams resulting in a corresponding change in the detection limits and range.

1.3 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 C1502-01 Referenced Document

• ASTM C753 Standard Specification for Nuclear-Grade, Sinterable Uranium Dioxide Powder
• ASTM C776 Standard Specification for Sintered Uranium Dioxide Pellets for Light Water Reactors
• ASTM C888 Standard Specification for Nuclear-Grade Gadolinium Oxide (Gd₂O₃) Powder
• ASTM C922 Standard Specification for Sintered Gadolinium Oxide-Uranium Dioxide Pellets for Light Water Reactors*， 2024-04-19 Update
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water

ASTM C1502-01 history

• 2016 ASTM C1502-16 Standard Test Method for Determination of Total Chlorine and Fluorine in Uranium Dioxide and Gadolinium Oxide
• 2009 ASTM C1502-09 Standard Test Method for Determination of Total Chlorine and Fluorine in Uranium Dioxide and Gadolinium Oxide
• 2001 ASTM C1502-01 Standard Test Method for Determination of Total Chlorine and Fluorine in Uranium Dioxide and Gadolinium Oxide