ASTM D3454-21
Standard Test Method for Radium-226 in Water 

Standard No.

ASTM D3454-21

Release Date

2021

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D3454-21

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the measurement of soluble, suspended, and total 226 Ra in water in concentrations above 3.7 × 10−3 Bq/L. This test method is not applicable to the measurement of other radium isotopes. 1.2 This test method may be used for quantitative measurements by calibrating with a 226 Ra standard, or for relative measurements by comparing the measurements made with each other. 1.3 This test method does not meet the current requirements of Practice D2777. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.5 Hydrofluoric acid (HF) is very hazardous and should be used in a well-ventilated hood. Wear rubber gloves, safety glasses or goggles, and a laboratory coat. Avoid breathing any HF fumes. Clean up all spills promptly and wash thoroughly after using HF. 1.6 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D3454-21 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1129 Standard Terminology Relating to Water
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM D2777 Standard Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of Applicable Methods of Committee D-19 on Water
• ASTM D3370 Standard Practices for Sampling Water from Closed Conduits
• ASTM D3649 Standard Test Method for High-Resolution Gamma-Ray Spectrometry of Water
• ASTM D5847 Standard Practice for Writing Quality Control Specifications for Standard Test Methods for Water Analysis
• ASTM D7902 Standard Terminology for Radiochemical Analyses

ASTM D3454-21 history

• 2021 ASTM D3454-21 Standard Test Method for Radium-226 in Water 
• 2018 ASTM D3454-18 Standard Test Method for Radium-226 in Water 
• 2011 ASTM D3454-11 Standard Test Method for Radium-226 in Water
• 2005 ASTM D3454-05 Standard Test Method for Radium-226 in Water
• 1997 ASTM D3454-97 Standard Test Method for Radium-226 in Water