ASTM C1287-03
Standard Test Method for Determination of Impurities in Uranium Dioxide by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry

Standard No.

ASTM C1287-03

Release Date

2003

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM C1287-10

Latest

ASTM C1287-18

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of 67 elements in uranium dioxide samples and nuclear grade uranium compounds and solutions without matrix separation by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The elements are listed in Table 1. These elements can also be determined in uranyl nitrate hexahydrate (UNH), uranium hexafluoride (UF₆), triuranium octoxide (U₃O₈) and uranium trioxide (UO ₃) if these compounds are treated and converted to the same uranium concentration solution.

1.2 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.For a specific warning statement, see Note 1.

Note 18212;Warning: The ICP-MS is a source of intense ultra-violet radiation from the radio frequency induced plasma. Protection from radio frequency radiation and UV radiation is provided by the instrument under normal operation.

1.3 The elements boron, sodium, silicon, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and iron can be determined using different techniques. The analyst's instrumentation will determine which procedure is chosen for the analysis.

1.4 The test method for technetium-99 is given in Annex A1.

ASTM C1287-03 Referenced Document

• ASTM C1346 Standard Practice for Dissolution of UF₆ from P-10 Tubes
• 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 C787 Standard Specification for Uranium Hexafluoride for Enrichment
• ASTM C788 Standard Specification for Nuclear-Grade Uranyl Nitrate Solution
• ASTM C967 Standard Specification for Uranium Ore Concentrate
• ASTM C996 Standard Specification for Uranium Hexafluoride Enriched to Less Than 5% 235U1
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water

ASTM C1287-03 history

• 2018 ASTM C1287-18 Standard Test Method for Determination of Impurities in Nuclear Grade Uranium Compounds by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
• 2010 ASTM C1287-10 Standard Test Method for Determination of Impurities in Nuclear Grade Uranium Compounds by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
• 2003 ASTM C1287-03 Standard Test Method for Determination of Impurities in Uranium Dioxide by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
• 1995 ASTM C1287-95(2001) Standard Test Method for Determination of Impurities in Uranium Dioxide by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
• 1995 ASTM C1287-95 Standard Test Method for Determination of Impurities in Uranium Dioxide by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry