ASTM C1473-11
Standard Test Method for Radiochemical Determination of Uranium Isotopes in Urine by Alpha Spectrometry

Standard No.

ASTM C1473-11

Release Date

2011

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM C1473-19

Latest

ASTM C1473-19

Scope

This test method is used to detect possible exposures to uranium isotopes from occupational operations.

1.1 This test method is applicable to the determination of uranium in urine at levels of detection dependent on sample size, count time, detector background, and tracer yield. It is designed as a screening tool for detection of possible exposure of occupational workers.

1.2 This test method is designed for 50 mL of urine. This test method does not address the sampling protocol or sample preservation methods associated with its use.

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 C1473-11 Referenced Document

• ASTM C1000 Standard Test Method for Radiochemical Determination of Uranium Isotopes in Soil by Alpha Spectrometry
• ASTM C1163 Standard Test Method for Mounting Actinides for Alpha Spectrometry Using Neodymium Fluoride
• ASTM C1284 Standard Practice for Electrodeposition of the Actinides for Alpha Spectrometry
• ASTM C859 Standard Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM D3084 Standard Practice for Alpha-Particle Spectrometry of Water
• ASTM D3648 Standard Practices for the Measurement of Radioactivity

ASTM C1473-11 history

• 2019 ASTM C1473-19 Standard Test Method for Radiochemical Determination of Uranium Isotopes in Urine by Alpha Spectrometry
• 2011 ASTM C1473-11 Standard Test Method for Radiochemical Determination of Uranium Isotopes in Urine by Alpha Spectrometry
• 2005 ASTM C1473-05 Standard Test Method for Radiochemical Determination of Uranium Isotopes in Urine by Alpha Spectrometry
• 2000 ASTM C1473-00 Standard Test Method for Radiochemical Determination of Uranium Isotopes in Urine by Alpha Spectrometry