ASTM D3972-97
Historical Standard: ASTM D3972-97 Standard Test Method for Isotopic Uranium in Water by Radiochemistry
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ASTM D3972
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of alpha-particle-emitting isotopes of uranium in water by means of chemical separations and alpha pulse-height analysis (also known as alpha-particle spectrometry). Uranium is chemically separated from a water sample by coprecipitation with ferrous hydroxide, anion exchange, and electrodeposition. The test method applies to soluble uranium as well as to any uranium that might be present in suspended matter in the water sample. This test method is applicable for uranium processing effluents as well as substitute ocean water. When suspended matter is present, an acid dissolution step is added to assure that all of the uranium dissolves. It is the user's responsibility to ensure the validity of this test method for waters of untested 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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific warning statements are given in Section 9.
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
C859 Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
C1163 Practice for Mounting Actinides for Alpha Spectrometry Using Neodymium Fluoride
D1066 Practice for Sampling Steam
D1129 Terminology Relating to Water
D1192 Guide for Equipment for Sampling Water and Steam in Closed Conduits
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D2777 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of Applicable Test Methods of Committee D19 on Water
D3084 Practice for Alpha-Particle Spectrometry of Water
D3370 Practices for Sampling Water from Closed Conduits
D3648 Practices for the Measurement of Radioactivity
D5847 Practice for Writing Quality Control Specifications for Standard Test Methods for Water Analysis
D7282 Practice for Set-up, Calibration, and Quality Control of Instruments Used for Radioactivity Measurements
Keywords
alpha-particle spectrometry; isotopes; radioactivity; radiochemistry; uranium; water; Alpha pulse-height analysis; Cylinders; Radioactive water analysis; Uranium content--water;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.060.50 (Examination of water for chemical substances)
DOI: 10.1520/D3972-97
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