ASTM E1552-93(1998) - 10.5.1998
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of hafnium in zirconium and zirconium alloys in concentrations greater than 0.003%.

1.2 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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 8.

 
2. Referenced Documents

B350/B350M-11(2021)

Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Ingots for Nuclear Application

B351/B351M-13(2023)

Standard Specification for Hot-Rolled and Cold-Finished Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Bars, Rod, and Wire for Nuclear Application

B493-01

Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Forgings

B494/B494M-08(2020)

Standard Specification for Primary Zirconium

B495-22

Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Ingots

B523/B523M-18(2023)

Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Tubes

B550/B550M-23

Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Bar and Wire

B551/B551M-12(2021)

Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate

B614-16(2021)

Standard Practice for Descaling and Cleaning Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Surfaces

B653/B653M-11(2020)

Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Welding Fittings

B658/B658M-11(2020)

Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Pipe

B752-06

Standard Specification for Castings, Zirconium-Base, Corrosion Resistant, for General Application

B811-13(2022)e1

Standard Specification for Wrought Zirconium Alloy Seamless Tubes for Nuclear Reactor Fuel Cladding (Includes all amendments and changes 4/25/2022).

E50-17

Standard Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Considerations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials

E135-23a

Standard Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 7/17/2023).

E1097-12(2017)

Standard Guide for Determination of Various Elements by Direct Current Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry

B352/B352M-17(2021)

Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Sheet, Strip, and Plate for Nuclear Application

B349/B349M-16(2021)

Standard Specification for Zirconium Sponge and Other Forms of Virgin Metal for Nuclear Application

B353-12(2022)e1

Standard Specification for Wrought Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Seamless and Welded Tubes for Nuclear Service (Except Nuclear Fuel Cladding) (Includes all amendments and changes 4/25/2022).