ASTM C1009-96e1 - 1.1.1996
 
1. Scope

1.1 This guide covers the establishment of a Quality Assurance (QA) program for analytical chemistry laboratories within the nuclear industry. Reference to key elements of ANSI/ISO/ASQC Q9001-1994, Quality Systems, provides guidance to the functional aspects of analytical laboratory operation. When implemented, the recommended practices presented in this guide a comprehensive QA program for the laboratory. The recommended practices are grouped by functions, which are the basic elements of a QA program.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C859-26

Standard Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials

E1578-18(2026)

Standard Guide for Laboratory Informatics

ISO/IEC 17020

General Criteria for the Operation of Various Types of Bodies Performing Inspection

ANSI N15.41

Derivation of Measurement Control Programs--General Principles

ANSI N15.51

Measurement Control Program--Nuclear Materials Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

JCGM 20:2008

International Vocabulary of Metrology--Basic and General Concepts and Associated Terms (VIM)

E617-23

Standard Specification for Laboratory Weights and Precision Mass Standards

E542-22

Standard Practice for Gravimetric Calibration of Laboratory Volumetric Instruments

E178-21

Standard Practice for Dealing With Outlying Observations

E29-22

Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

C1068-21

Standard Guide for Qualification of Measurement Methods by a Laboratory Within the Nuclear Industry

C1215-24

Standard Guide for Preparing and Interpreting Precision and Bias Statements in Test Method Standards Used in the Nuclear Industry

C1297-18

Standard Guide for Qualification of Laboratory Analysts for the Analysis of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials

E694-18(2024)

Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Apparatus

C1128-23

Standard Guide for Preparation of Working Reference Materials for Use in Analysis of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials

C1156-26

Standard Guide for Establishing Calibration for a Measurement Method Used to Analyze Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials

C1210-21

Standard Guide for Establishing a Measurement System Quality Control Program for Analytical Chemistry Laboratories Within Nuclear Industry

D1193-24

Standard Specification for Reagent Water

D4840-99(2018)e1

Standard Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures (Includes all amendments and changes 8/22/2018).

ASME NQA-1

Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990.

ISO 1042

Laboratory Glassware--One-Mark Volumetric Flasks

ISO 9001

Quality Management Systems--Requirements

ISO/IEC 17025

General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories