ASTM C1476-06
Standard Test Method for Analysis of Urine for Technetium-99 by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry

Standard No.

ASTM C1476-06

Release Date

2006

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Withdraw 2011-06

Latest

ASTM C1476-06

Scope

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 10, 835.402 states that radiological workers who are likely to receive 100 mrem from intakes are required to be monitored for exposure. For the indirect bioassay for radiological workers exposed to nuclear material containing fission products, ⁹⁹Tc must be measured in urine samples.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the concentration of technetium-99 in urine using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). This test method can be used to support uranium enrichment and reclamation facility bioassay programs.

1.2 The minimum detectable concentration for this test method, using a quadrupole ICP-MS, is approximately 1.0 ng/L (0.62 Bq/L).

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 C1476-06 Referenced Document

• ASTM C1009 Standard Guide for Establishing a Quality Assurance Program for Analytical Chemistry Laboratories Within the Nuclear Industry
• ASTM C1068 Standard Guide for Qualification of Measurement Methods by a Laboratory Within the Nuclear Industry
• ASTM C1128 Standard Guide for Preparation of Working Reference Materials for Use in the Analysis of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials
• ASTM C1156 Standard Guide for Establishing Calibration for a Measurement Method Used to Analyze Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials
• ASTM C1210 Standard Guide for Establishing a Measurement System Quality Control Program for Analytical Chemistry Laboratories Within the Nuclear Industry
• ASTM C1297 Standard Guide for Qualification of Laboratory Analysts for the Analysis of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water

ASTM C1476-06 history

• 2006 ASTM C1476-06 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Urine for Technetium-99 by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
• 2000 ASTM C1476-00 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Urin for Technetium-99 by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry