ASTM C1387-03
Standard Guide for the Determination of Technetium-99 in Soil

Standard No.

ASTM C1387-03

Release Date

2003

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM C1387-08

Latest

ASTM C1387-23

Scope

This guide offers several options for the determination of Tc-99 in soil samples. Sample sizes of up to 200 g are possible, depending on the method chosen to extract Tc from the soil matrix. It is up to the user to determine if it is appropriate for the intended use of the final data.

1.1 This document is intended to serve as a reference for laboratories wishing to perform Tc-99 analyses in soil. Several options are given for selection of a tracer and for the method of extracting the Tc from the soil matrix. Separation of Tc from the sample matrix is performed using an extraction chromatography resin. Options are then given for the determination of the Tc-99 activity in the original sample. It is up to the user to determine which options are appropriate for use, and to generate acceptance data to support the chosen procedure.

1.2 Due to the various extraction methods available, various tracers used, variable detection methods used, and lack of certified reference materials for Tc-99 in soil, there is insufficient data to support a single method written as a standard method.

ASTM C1387-03 Referenced Document

• 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 E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes

ASTM C1387-03 history

• 2023 ASTM C1387-23 Standard Guide for the Determination of Technetium-99 in Soil
• 2014 ASTM C1387-14 Standard Guide for the Determination of Technetium-99 in Soil
• 2008 ASTM C1387-08 Standard Guide for the Determination of Technetium-99 in Soil
• 2003 ASTM C1387-03 Standard Guide for the Determination of Technetium-99 in Soil
• 1998 ASTM C1387-98 Standard Guide for Determination of Technetium-99 in Soil