ASTM C1636-06 - 1.1.2006
 
1. Scope

1.1 This method covers the determination of 232U in uranium hexafluoride by alpha spectrometry.

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 to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C787-20(2025)

Standard Specification for Uranium Hexafluoride for Enrichment

D3084-20

Standard Practice for Alpha-Particle Spectrometry of Water

C996-20(2025)

Standard Specification for Uranium Hexafluoride Enriched to Less Than 5 % 235U

C1163-14(2023)

Standard Practice for Mounting Actinides for Alpha Spectrometry Using Neodymium Fluoride

ISO 21847–3

Nuclear Fuel Technology--Alpha Spectrometry--Part 3: Determination of uranium-232 in uranium and its compounds.

D3648-23

Standard Practices for the Measurement of Radioactivity

D1193-24

Standard Specification for Reagent Water

C1284-18

Standard Practice for Electrodeposition of the Actinides for Alpha Spectrometry

C1474-19

Standard Test Method for Analysis of Isotopic Composition of Uranium in Nuclear-Grade Fuel Material by Quadrupole Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry