ASTM C1663-18 PDF

Scope: 1.1 The vapor hydration test method can be used to study the corrosion of a waste forms such as glasses and glass ceramics2 upon exposure to water vapor at elevated temperatures. In addition, the alteration phases that form can be used as indicators of those phases that may form under repository conditions. These tests; which allow altering of glass at high surface area to solution volume ratio; provide useful information regarding the alteration phases that are formed, the disposition of radioactive and hazardous components, and the alteration kinetics under the specific test conditions. This information may be used in performance assessment (McGrail et al, 2002 (1)3 for example). 1.2 This test method must be performed in accordance with all quality assurance requirements for acceptance of the data. 1.3 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. 1.4 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 C1663-18 Referenced Document

ASTM C162 Standard Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
ASTM C859 Standard Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
ASTM D1125 Standard Test Methods for Electrical Conductivity and Resistivity of Water
ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM D1293 Standard Test Methods for pH of Water
ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

2018 ASTM C1663-18 Standard Test Method for Measuring Waste Glass or Glass Ceramic Durability by Vapor Hydration Test
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