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    ASTM C1453 - 00(2011)

    Standard Test Method for the Determination of Uranium by Ignition and the Oxygen to Uranium (O/U) Atomic Ratio of Nuclear Grade Uranium Dioxide Powders and Pellets

    Active Standard ASTM C1453 | Developed by Subcommittee: C26.05

    Book of Standards Volume: 12.01

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    Significance and Use

    The test method is designed to show whether or not a material meets the specifications as given in Specifications C 753 or C 776.

    The powder’stoichiometry is useful for predicting the oxide’sintering behavior in the pellet production process.

    1. Scope

    1.1 This test method covers the determination of uranium and the oxygen to uranium atomic ratio in nuclear grade uranium dioxide powder and pellets.

    1.2 This test method does not include provisions for preventing criticality accidents or requirements for health and safety. Observance of this test method does not relieve the user of the obligation to be aware of and conform to all international, national, or federal, state and local regulations pertaining to possessing, shipping, processing, or using source or special nuclear material.

    1.3 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.

    1.4 This test method also is applicable to UO3 and U3O8 powder.


    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

    C696 Test Methods for Chemical, Mass Spectrometric, and Spectrochemical Analysis of Nuclear-Grade Uranium Dioxide Powders and Pellets

    C753 Specification for Nuclear-Grade, Sinterable Uranium Dioxide Powder

    C776 Specification for Sintered Uranium Dioxide Pellets

    C1267 Test Method for Uranium by Iron (II) Reduction in Phosphoric Acid Followed by Chromium (VI) Titration in the Presence of Vanadium

    C1287 Test Method for Determination of Impurities in Nuclear Grade Uranium Compounds by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry

    ICS Code

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

    UNSPSC Code

    UNSPSC Code 15131500(Nuclear fuel)

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    DOI: 10.1520/C1453-00R11

    Citation Format

    ASTM C1453-00(2011), Standard Test Method for the Determination of Uranium by Ignition and the Oxygen to Uranium (O/U) Atomic Ratio of Nuclear Grade Uranium Dioxide Powders and Pellets, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2011, www.astm.org

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