ASTM C1413-05
Standard Test Method for Isotopic Analysis of Hydrolyzed Uranium Hexafluoride and Uranyl Nitrate Solutions by Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry

Standard No.

ASTM C1413-05

Release Date

2005

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM C1413-05(2011)

Latest

ASTM C1413-18

Scope

Uranium hexafluoride used to produce nuclear fuel must meet certain criteria for its isotopic composition as described in Specifications C 787 and C 996.

1.1 This method applies to the determinations of isotopic composition in hydrolyzed nuclear grade uranium hexafluoride. It covers isotopic abundance of ²³⁵U between 0.1 and 5.0% mass fraction, abundance of ²³⁴U between 0.0055 and 0.05% mass fraction, and abundance of ²³⁶U between 0.0003 and 0.5% mass fraction. This test method may be applicable to other isotopic abundance providing that corresponding standards are available.

1.2 This test method can apply to uranyl nitrate solutions. This can be achieved either by transforming the uranyl nitrate solution to a uranyl fluoride solution prior to the deposition on the filaments or directly by depositing the uranyl nitrate solution on the filaments. In the latter case, a calibration with uranyl nitrate standards must be performed.

1.3 This test method can also apply to other nuclear grade matrices (for example, uranium oxides) by providing a chemical transformation to uranyl fluoride or uranyl nitrate solution.

1.4 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 C1413-05 Referenced Document

• ASTM C1334 Standard Specification for Uranium Oxides with a ²³⁵U Content of Less Than 5% for Dissolution Prior to Conversion to Nuclear-Grade Uranium Dioxide
• ASTM C1346 Standard Practice for Dissolution of UF₆ from P-10 Tubes
• ASTM C1347 Standard Practice for Preparation and Dissolution of Uranium Materials for Analysis
• ASTM C1348 Standard Specification for Blended Uranium Oxides with a ²³⁵U Content of Less Than 5 % for Direct Hydrogen Reduction to Nuclear Grade Uranium Dioxide
• ASTM C696 Standard Test Methods for Chemical, Mass Spectrometric, and Spectrochemical Analysis of Nuclear-Grade Uranium Dioxide Powders and Pellets
• ASTM C753 Standard Specification for Nuclear-Grade, Sinterable Uranium Dioxide Powder
• ASTM C761 Standard Test Methods for Chemical, Mass Spectrometric, Spectrochemical, Nuclear, and Radiochemical Analysis of Uranium Hexafluoride
• 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 C996 Standard Specification for Uranium Hexafluoride Enriched to Less Than 5% 235U1

ASTM C1413-05 history

• 2018 ASTM C1413-18 Standard Test Method for Isotopic Analysis of Hydrolyzed Uranium Hexafluoride and Uranyl Nitrate Solutions by Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry
• 2005 ASTM C1413-05(2011) Standard Test Method for Isotopic Analysis of Hydrolyzed Uranium Hexafluoride and Uranyl Nitrate Solutions by Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry
• 2005 ASTM C1413-05 Standard Test Method for Isotopic Analysis of Hydrolyzed Uranium Hexafluoride and Uranyl Nitrate Solutions by Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry
• 1999 ASTM C1413-99 Standard Test Method for Isotopic Analysis of Hydrolyzed Uranium Hexafluoride and Uranyl Nitrate Solutions by Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry