This specification covers uranium ore concentrate. Chemical composition shall have a minimum content requirement for uranium and a limited content for uranium isotope, insoluble uranium, extractable organic, and impurities. Uranium ore shall also conform to chemical analyses, particle size, flow ability, and foreign matter contents according to the specification. Standard packaging requirements for uranium ore shall also be met according to the specification.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers uranium ore concentrate containing a minimum of 65 mass % uranium.

1.2 This specification does not include requirements for health and safety. Observance of this specification does not relieve the user of the obligation to be aware of and conform to all applicable international, national, state, and local regulations pertaining to possessing, shipping, or using source nuclear material (see 2.2).

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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

U.S. Government Documents

ANSI Standard

Keywords

concentrates; uranium ore; yellow cake ;

ICS Code

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

Citing ASTM Standards

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