ASTM E2971-16(2020)
Standard Test Method for Determination of Effective Boron-10 Areal Density in Aluminum Neutron Absorbers using Neutron Attenuation Measurements

Standard No.

ASTM E2971-16(2020)

Release Date

2020

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM E2971-16(2020)

Scope

1.1 This test method is intended for quantitative determination of effective boron-10 (10 B) areal density (mass per area of 10 B, usually measured in grams-10 B/cm2 ) in aluminum neutron absorbers. The attenuation of a thermal neutron beam transmitted through an aluminum neutron absorber is compared to attenuation values for calibration standards allowing determination of the effective 10 B areal density. This test is typically performed in a laboratory setting. This method is valid only under the following conditions: 1.1.1 The absorber contains 10 B in an aluminum or aluminum alloy matrix. 1.1.2 The primary neutron absorber is 10 B. 1.1.3 The test specimen has uniform thickness. 1.1.4 The test specimen has a testing surface area at least twice that of the thermal neutron beam’s surface crosssectional area. 1.1.5 The calibration standards of uniform composition span the range of areal densities being measured. 1.1.6 The areal density is between 0.001 and 0.080 grams of 10 B per cm2 . 1.1.7 The thermalized neutron beam is derived from a fission reactor, sub-critical assembly, accelerator or neutron generator. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 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 E2971-16(2020) Referenced Document

• ASTM C1671 Standard Practice for Qualification and Acceptance of Boron Based Metallic Neutron Absorbers for Nuclear Criticality Control for Dry Cask Storage Systems and Transportation Packaging
• ASTM E1316 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations*， 2024-02-01 Update

ASTM E2971-16(2020) history

• 2020 ASTM E2971-16(2020) Standard Test Method for Determination of Effective Boron-10 Areal Density in Aluminum Neutron Absorbers using Neutron Attenuation Measurements
• 2016 ASTM E2971-16 Standard Test Method for Determination of Effective Boron-10 Areal Density in Aluminum Neutron Absorbers using Neutron Attenuation Measurements
• 2014 ASTM E2971-14 Standard Test Method for Determination of Effective Boron-10 Areal Density in Aluminum Neutron Absorbers using Neutron Attenuation Measurements