ASTM C1592-04
Standard Guide for Nondestructive Assay Measurements
- Standard No.
- ASTM C1592-04
- Release Date
- 2004
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM C1592/C1592M-09
- Latest
- ASTM C1592/C1592M-21
- Scope
1.1 This guide is a compendium of Good Practices for performing measurements of radioactive material using nondestructive assay (NDA) instruments. The primary purpose of the guide is to assist its users in arriving at quality NDA results, that is, results that satisfy the end users needs. This is accomplished by providing an acceptable and uniform basis for the collection, analysis, comparison, and application of data. The recommendations are not compulsory or pre requisites to achieving quality NDA measurements, but are considered contributory in most areas.
1.2 This guide applies to the use of NDA instrumentation for the measurement of nuclear materials by the observation of spontaneous or stimulated nuclear radiations, including photons, neutrons, or the flow of heat. Recommended calibration, operating, and assurance methods represent guiding principles based on current NDA technology. The diversity of industry-wide nuclear materials measurement applications and instrumentation precludes discussion of specific measurement situations. As a result, compliance with practices recommended in this guide must be based on a thorough understanding of contributing variables and performance requirements of the specific measurement application.
1.3 Selection of the best instrument for a given measurement application and advice on the use of this instrument must be provided by a qualified NDA professional following guidance provided in Guide C 1490. This guide is to be used as a reference, and to supplement the critical thinking, professional skill, expert judgement, and experimental test and verification needed to ensure that the instrumentation and methods have been properly implemented.
1.4 The intended audience for this guide includes but is not limited to Management, Auditor Support, NDA Qualified Instrument Operators, NDA Technical Specialists, and NDA Professionals.
ASTM C1592-04 Referenced Document
- ASTM C1030 Standard Test Method for Determination of Plutonium Isotopic Composition by Gamma-Ray Spectrometry
- ASTM C1133 Standard Test Method for Nondestructive Assay of Special Nuclear Material in Low Density Scrap and Waste by Segmented Passive Gamma-Ray Scanning
- ASTM C1207 Standard Test Method for Nondestructive Assay of Plutonium in Scrap and Waste by Passive Neutron Coincidence Counting
- ASTM C1215 Standard Guide for Preparing and Interpreting Precision and Bias Statements in Test Method Standards Used in the Nuclear Industry
- ASTM C1221 Standard Test Method for Nondestructive Analysis of Special Nuclear Materials in Homogeneous Solutions by Gamma-Ray Spectrometry
- ASTM C1254 Standard Test Method for Determination of Uranium in Mineral Acids by X-Ray Fluorescence
- ASTM C1268 Standard Test Method for Quantitative Determination of Americium 241 in Plutonium by Gamma-Ray Spectrometry
- ASTM C1316 Standard Test Method for Nondestructive Assay of Nuclear Material in Scrap and Waste by Passive-Active Neutron Counting Using a 252 Cf Shuffler
- ASTM C1455 Standard Test Method for Nondestructive Assay of Special Nuclear Material Holdup Using Gamma-Ray Spectroscopic Methods*， 2024-04-19 Update
- ASTM C1458 Standard Test Method for Nondestructive Assay of Plutonium, Tritium and&x2009;241Am by Calorimetric Assay*， 2024-04-19 Update
- ASTM C1490 Standard Guide for the Selection, Training and Qualification of Nondestructive Assay (NDA) Personnel
- ASTM C1493 Standard Test Method for Non-Destructive Assay of Nuclear Material in Waste by Passive and Active Neutron Counting Using a Differential Die-Away System
- ASTM C1514 Standard Test Method for Measurement of 235U Fraction Using Enrichment Meter Principle*， 2024-04-19 Update
- ASTM C859 Standard Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
ASTM C1592-04 history
- 2021 ASTM C1592/C1592M-21 Standard Guide for Making Quality Nondestructive Assay Measurements
- 2009 ASTM C1592/C1592M-09 Standard Guide for Making Quality Nondestructive Assay Measurements
- 2004 ASTM C1592-04 Standard Guide for Nondestructive Assay Measurements
