ASTM D3084-05(2012)
Standard Practice for Alpha-Particle Spectrometry of Water
- Standard No.
- ASTM D3084-05(2012)
- Release Date
- 2005
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM D3084-20
- Latest
- ASTM D3084-20
- Scope
Alpha-particle spectrometry can either be used as a quantitative counting technique or as a qualitative method for informing the analyst of the purity of a given sample.
The method may be used for evaporated alpha-particle sources, but the quality of the spectra obtained will be limited by the absorbing material on the planchet and the surface finish of the planchet.
1.1 This practice covers the processes that are required to obtain well-resolved alpha-particle spectra from water samples and discusses associated problems. This practice is generally combined with specific chemical separations, mounting techniques, and counting instrumentation, as referenced.
1.2 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 D3084-05(2012) Referenced Document
- ASTM C1163 Standard Test Method for Mounting Actinides for Alpha Spectrometry Using Neodymium Fluoride
- ASTM C859 Standard Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
- ASTM D1129 Standard Terminology Relating to Water
- ASTM D3648 Standard Practices for the Measurement of Radioactivity
- ASTM D3865 Standard Test Method for Plutonium in Water
- ASTM D3972 Standard Test Method for Isotopic Uranium in Water by Radiochemistry
ASTM D3084-05(2012) history
- 2020 ASTM D3084-20 Standard Practice for Alpha-Particle Spectrometry of Water
- 2005 ASTM D3084-05(2012) Standard Practice for Alpha-Particle Spectrometry of Water
- 2005 ASTM D3084-05 Standard Practice for Alpha-Particle Spectrometry of Water
- 1996 ASTM D3084-96 Standard Practice for Alpha-Particle Spectrometry of Water
