ASTM C1517-02
Standard Test Method for Determination of Metallic Impurities in Uranium Metal or Compounds by DC-Arc Emission Spectroscopy

Standard No.

ASTM C1517-02

Release Date

2002

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM C1517-09

Latest

ASTM C1517-16

Scope

This test method is applicable to uranium metal, uranium oxides and compounds soluble in nitric or sulfuric acid, and uranium solutions which can be converted to uranium oxide (U₃O₈) in a muffle furnace. It may be used to determine the impurities in uranium compounds as listed in Specifications C 753, C 776, C 788, and C 967.

1.1 This test method describes the steps necessary for the preparation and determination of impurity metals in uranium metal and uranium compounds by DC arc emission spectroscopy.

1.2 The method is valid for those materials that can be dissolved in acid and/or converted to an oxide in a muffle furnace (see Practice C 1347).

1.3 This method uses the carrier distillation technique to selectively carry the impurities into the arc, leaving the uranium oxide in the electrode. If it is necessary to determine the carrier metal(usually a silver or strontium, or gallium compound) as an impurity, another technique must be chosen for that element.

1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. 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.

ASTM C1517-02 Referenced Document

• ASTM C1347 Standard Practice for Preparation and Dissolution of Uranium Materials for Analysis
• ASTM C753 Standard Specification for Nuclear-Grade, Sinterable Uranium Dioxide Powder
• ASTM C761 Standard Test Methods for Chemical, Mass Spectrometric, Spectrochemical, Nuclear, and Radiochemical Analysis of Uranium Hexafluoride
• ASTM C776 Standard Specification for Sintered Uranium Dioxide Pellets for Light Water Reactors
• ASTM C788 Standard Specification for Nuclear-Grade Uranyl Nitrate Solution
• ASTM C859 Standard Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
• ASTM C967 Standard Specification for Uranium Ore Concentrate
• ASTM E115 Standard Practice for Photographic Processing in Optical Emission Spectrographic Analysis (Withdrawn 2002)
• ASTM E116 Standard Practice for Photographic Photometry in Spectrochemical Analysis (Withdrawn 2002)
• ASTM E130 Standard Practice for Designation of Shapes and Sizes of Graphite Electrodes
• ASTM E135 Standard Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
• ASTM E402 Standard Test Method for Spectrographic Analysis of Uranium Oxide (U₃O₈)by Gallium Oxide-Carrier Technique

ASTM C1517-02 history

• 2016 ASTM C1517-16 Standard Test Method for Determination of Metallic Impurities in Uranium Metal or Compounds by DC-Arc Emission Spectroscopy
• 2009 ASTM C1517-09 Standard Test Method for Determination of Metallic Impurities in Uranium Metal or Compounds by DC-Arc Emission Spectroscopy
• 2002 ASTM C1517-02 Standard Test Method for Determination of Metallic Impurities in Uranium Metal or Compounds by DC-Arc Emission Spectroscopy