This practice is useful for the preparation of specimens of ore bodies for the analysis of uranium by X-ray emission. Two separate preparation techniques are described.

1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the preparation of uranium ore samples to be analyzed by X-ray emission. Two separate techniques, the glass fusion method or the pressed powder method, may be used.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

Keywords

glass fusion; pressed powders; sample preparation; uranium ores; x-ray fluorescence; Crucibles; Furnaces; Glass fusion method; Pressed powder method; Sample preparation--nuclear materials/applications; Sampling nuclear/related energy sources; Uranium ore; X-ray emission spectrometry; XRF (X-ray fluorescence)--nuclear materials;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 27.120.30 (Fissile materials and nuclear fuel technology)

Citing ASTM Standards

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