Significance and Use
The method is applicable to the analysis of materials to demonstrate compliance with the specifications set forth in Specifications C 787 and C 996.
1. Scope
1.1 This method covers the determination of 232U in uranium hexafluoride by alpha spectrometry.
1.2 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 to 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
C787 Specification for Uranium Hexafluoride for Enrichment
C996 Specification for Uranium Hexafluoride Enriched to Less Than 5 % 235U
C1163 Practice for Mounting Actinides for Alpha Spectrometry Using Neodymium Fluoride
C1284 Practice for Electrodeposition of the Actinides for Alpha Spectrometry
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D3084 Practice for Alpha-Particle Spectrometry of Water
D3648 Practices for the Measurement of Radioactivity
Other Standards
DIN25711 Determination of the 232U isotopic content in uranium containing nuclear fuel solutions by spectrometry.
Keywords
Alpha spectrometry; uranium-232; uranium hexafluoride; specific activity; solid phase extraction; ion exchange column;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 27.120.30 (Fissile materials and nuclear fuel technology)
DOI: 10.1520/C1636-06A
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