ASTM C1109-98 - 10.7.1998
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method is applicable to the determination of low concentration and trace elements in aqueous leachate solutions produced by the leaching of nuclear waste materials.

1.2 The nuclear waste material may be a simulated (nonradioactive) solid waste form or an actual solid radioactive waste material.

1.3 The leachate may be deionized water or any natural or simulated leachate solution containing less than 1% total dissolved solids.

1.4 The analysis must be conducted with an inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometer.

1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C1009-21

Standard Guide for Establishing and Maintaining a Quality Assurance Program for Analytical Laboratories Within the Nuclear Industry

C1220-21

Standard Test Method for Static Leaching of Monolithic Waste Forms for Disposal of Radioactive Waste

D1193-24

Standard Specification for Reagent Water

D7035-21

Standard Test Method for Determination of Metals and Metalloids in Airborne Particulate Matter by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES)

E135-26a

Standard Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 8/6/2026).

E177-26a

Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods (Includes all amendments and changes 5/14/2026).

ISO 1042

Laboratory Glassware--One-mark Volumetric Flasks

ISO 3585

Borosilicate Glass 3.3--Properties

C859-26

Standard Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials

ISO 8655

Piston-Operated Volumetric Instruments (6 parts)