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ASTM C 1168 : 2015 : REDLINE

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Standard Practice for Preparation and Dissolution of Plutonium Materials for Analysis

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09-11-2023

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English

Published date

07-10-2015

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CONTAINED IN VOL. 12.01, 2015 Describes dissolution techniques for plutonium materials that are applicable to the test methods used for characterizing these materials.

Committee
C 26
DocumentType
Redline
Pages
10
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
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1.1This practice is a compilation of dissolution techniques for plutonium materials that are applicable to the test methods used for characterizing these materials. Dissolution treatments for the major plutonium materials assayed for plutonium or analyzed for other components are listed. Aliquots of the dissolved samples are dispensed on a weight basis when one of the analyses must be highly reliable, such as plutonium assay; otherwise they are dispensed on a volume basis.

1.2Procedures in this practice are intended for the dissolution of plutonium metal, plutonium oxide, and uranium-plutonium mixed oxides. Aliquots of dissolved samples are analyzed using test methods, such as those developed by Subcommittee C26.05 on Methods of Test, to demonstrate compliance with applicable requirements. These may include product specifications such as Specifications C757 and C833.

1.3One or more of the procedures in this practice may be applicable to unique plutonium materials, such as alloys, compounds, and scrap materials. The user must determine the applicability of this practice to such materials.

1.4The treatments, in order of presentation, are as follows:

Procedure Number

Procedure Title

Section

1

Dissolution of Plutonium Metal with Hydrochloric Acid at Room Temperature

9

2

Dissolution of Plutonium Metal with Hydrochloric Acid and Heating

10

3

Dissolution of Plutonium Metal with Sulfuric Acid

11

4

Dissolution of Plutonium Oxide and Uranium-Plutonium Mixed
 Oxide by the Sealed-Reflux Technique

12

5

Dissolution of Plutonium Oxide and Uranium-Plutonium Mixed Oxides by Sodium Bisulfate Fusion

13

6

Dissolution of Uranium-Plutonium Mixed Oxides and Low-Fired Plutonium Oxide in Beakers

14

7

Open-Vessel (with Reflux Condenser) Dissolution of Plutonium Oxide Powder

15

8

Open-Vessel (with Reflux Condenser) Dissolution of Mixed Oxide Powder

16

9

Closed-Vessel Hot Block Dissolution of Plutonium Oxide Powder

17

10

Open-Vessel (with Reflux Condenser) Dissolution of Mixed Oxide Pellets

18

1.5The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. Values in parentheses (non-SI units), where provided, are for information only and are not considered standard.

1.6This 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.

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