Standard Test Methods for Chemical, Mass Spectrometric, and Spectrochemical Analysis of Nuclear-Grade Aluminum Oxide and AluminumOxide-Boron Carbide Composite Pellets

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02-01-2019

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American Society for Testing and Materials

These test methods cover procedures for the chemical, mass spectrometric, and spectrochemical analysis of nuclear-grade aluminum oxide and aluminum oxide-boron carbide composite pellets to determine compliance with specifications.

1.1These test methods cover procedures for the chemical, mass spectrometric, and spectrochemical analysis of nuclear-grade aluminum oxide and aluminum oxide-boron carbide composite pellets to determine compliance with specifications.

1.2The analytical procedures appear in the following order:

	Sections

Boron by Titrimetry and ICP OES	8 to 17
Separation of Boron for Mass Spectrometry	18 to 23
Isotopic Composition by Mass Spectrometry	24 to 27
Separation of Halides by Pyrohydrolysis	28 to 31
Chloride and Fluoride by Ion-Selective Electrode	32 to 34
Chloride, Bromide, and Iodide by Amperometric Microtitrimetry	35 to 37
Trace Elements by Emission Spectroscopy	38 to 50
Keywords	51

1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.4This 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. (For specific precautionary statements, see Section 6.)

1.5This 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.

Committee	C 26
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	7
ProductNote	This standard refers to : ASTM C 791 : 2019,ASTM D1193 - 06(2018)
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM C 809 : 2013

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