ASTM E704-96

ASTM E704-96 - 1.1.1996

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers procedures for measuring reaction rates by assaying a fission product (F.P.) from the fission reaction 238 U(n,f)F.P.

1.2 The reaction is useful for measuring neutrons with energies from approximately 1.5 to 7 MeV and for irradiation times up to 30 to 40 years.

1.3 Equivalent fission neutron fluence rates as defined in Practice E261 can be determined.

1.4 Detailed procedures for other fast-neutron detectors are referenced in Practice E261.

1.5 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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

E170-23	Standard Terminology Relating to Radiation Measurements and Dosimetry
E181-23	Standard Guide for Detector Calibration and Analysis of Radionuclides in Radiation Metrology for Reactor Dosimetry
E261-16(2021)	Standard Practice for Determining Neutron Fluence, Fluence Rate, and Spectra by Radioactivation Techniques
E262-17	Standard Test Method for Determining Thermal Neutron Reaction Rates and Thermal Neutron Fluence Rates by Radioactivation Techniques
E320-79 (1990)	Test Method for Cesium-137 in Nuclear Fuel Solutions by Radiochemical Analysis (Withdrawn 1993)
E393-19	Standard Test Method for Measuring Reaction Rates by Analysis of Barium-140 From Fission Dosimeters
E705-18	Standard Test Method for Measuring Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Neptunium-237
E844-18	Standard Guide for Sensor Set Design and Irradiation for Reactor Surveillance
E944-19	Standard Guide for Application of Neutron Spectrum Adjustment Methods in Reactor Surveillance
E1018-20e1	Standard Guide for Application of ASTM Evaluated Cross Section Data File (Includes all amendments and changes 7/2/2020).
E1005-21	Standard Test Method for Application and Analysis of Radiometric Monitors for Reactor Vessel Surveillance