ASTM C1502-09
Standard Test Method for Determination of Total Chlorine and Fluorine in Uranium Dioxide and Gadolinium Oxide

Standard No.

ASTM C1502-09

Release Date

2009

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM C1502-16

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 µg/g for chlorine and 2 µg/g for fluorine. The maximum concentration determined with a 2 gram sample is 500 µg/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 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

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 C1502-09 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