ASTM C1031-11 - 1.2.2011
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification provides the chemical and physical requirements for nuclear-grade aluminum oxide powder intended for fabrication into shapes for nuclear applications. Two specific uses for which this powder is intended are Al2O3 pellets and Al2O 3 − B4C composite pellets for use as thermal insulator or burnable neutron absorbers, respectively.

1.2 The material described herein shall be particulate in nature.

 
2. Referenced Documents

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 10,

Part 50Energy (10CFR 50), Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, D.C., 20401.

C809-24

Standard Test Methods for Chemical, Mass Spectrometric, and Spectrochemical Analysis of Nuclear-Grade Aluminum Oxide and AluminumOxide-Boron Carbide Composite Pellets

C859-26

Standard Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials

E105-21

Standard Guide for Probability Sampling of Materials

ANSI/ASME NQA-1