Significance and Use
The determination of 129I is not typically requested in nuclear fuel specifications however it is commonly requested for disposal of the spent fuel, or for disposal of excess uranium from national weapon complexes. This practice can provide results of sufficient quality for waste disposal repositories.
1. Scope
1.1 This method covers the determination of iodine-129 (129I) in uranium oxide by gamma-ray spectrometry. The method could also be applicable to the determination of 129I in aqueous matrices.
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
C1402 Guide for High-Resolution Gamma-Ray Spectrometry of Soil Samples
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D3648 Practices for the Measurement of Radioactivity
D3649 Practice for High-Resolution Gamma-Ray Spectrometry of Water
Keywords
Gamma-ray spectrometry; liquid-liquid extraction; x-ray;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 71.060.20 (Oxides)
DOI: 10.1520/C1638-06
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Citing ASTM Standards
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