ASTM C1429-99(2014) PDF

Scope: 5.1 Uranium hexafluoride used to produce nuclear-reactor fuel must meet certain criteria for its isotopic composition. This test method may be used to help determine if sample materials meet the criteria described in Specifications C787 and C996.

1.1 This test method covers a quantitative test method applicable to determining the mass percent of uranium isotopes in uranium hexafluoride (UF₆) samples. This method as described is for concentrations of ²³⁵U between 0.1 and 10 mass8201;%, and ²³⁴U and ²³⁶U between 0.0001 and 0.1 mass8201;%.

1.2 This test method is for laboratory analysis by a gas mass spectrometer with a multi-collector.

1.3 This standard complements Test Methods C761, the double-standard method for gas mass spectrometers using a single collector, by providing a method for spectrometers using a multi-collector.

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 C1429-99(2014) Referenced Document

ASTM C1215 Standard Guide for Preparing and Interpreting Precision and Bias Statements in Test Method Standards Used in the Nuclear Industry
ASTM C761 Standard Test Methods for Chemical, Mass Spectrometric, Spectrochemical, Nuclear, and Radiochemical Analysis of Uranium Hexafluoride
ASTM C787 Standard Specification for Uranium Hexafluoride for Enrichment
ASTM C996 Standard Specification for Uranium Hexafluoride Enriched to Less Than 5% 235U1

2021 ASTM C1429-21 Standard Test Method for Isotopic Analysis of Uranium Hexafluoride by Double-Standard Multi-Collector Gas Mass Spectrometer
1999 ASTM C1429-99(2014) Standard Test Method for Isotopic Analysis of Uranium Hexafluoride by Double-Standard Multi-Collector Gas Mass Spectrometer
1999 ASTM C1429-99(2009)e1 Standard Test Method for Isotopic Analysis of Uranium Hexafluoride by Double-Standard Multi-Collector Gas Mass Spectrometer
1999 ASTM C1429-99(2009) Standard Test Method for Isotopic Analysis of Uranium Hexafluoride by Double-Standard Multi-Collector Gas Mass Spectrometer
2004 ASTM C1429-99(2004) Standard Test Method for Isotopic Analysis of Uranium Hexafluoride by Double-Standard Multi-Collector Gas Mass Spectrometer
1999 ASTM C1429-99 Standard Test Method for Isotopic Analysis of Uranium Hexafluoride by Double-Standard Multi-Collector Gas Mass Spectrometer