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ASTM C 791 : 2019

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Standard Test Methods for Chemical, Mass Spectrometric, and Spectrochemical Analysis of Nuclear-Grade Boron Carbide
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Language(s)

English

Published date

02-01-2019

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

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

1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3The analytical procedures appear in the following order:

Sections

Total Carbon by Combustion in an Inductive Furnace and
    Infrared Measurement

8 – 17

Total Boron by Titrimetry and ICP OES

18 – 28

Isotopic Composition by Mass Spectrometry

29 – 33

Pyrohydrolysis

34 – 41

Chloride by Constant-Current Coulometry

42 – 50

Chloride and Fluoride by Ion-Selective Electrode

51 – 59

Water by Constant-Voltage Coulometry and Weight Loss on
    Drying

60 – 63

Metallic Impurities by DCArc OES and wet chemical methods

64 and 65

Soluble Boron by Titrimetry and ICP OES

66 – 80

Free Carbon by a Coulometric Method

81 – 90

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.

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
28
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

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ASTM C 859 : 2014 : REV B Standard Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
ASTM C 859 : 2024 Standard Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
ASTM C 1128 : 2018 Standard Guide for Preparation of Working Reference Materials for Use in Analysis of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials
ASTM D 1193 : 1977 : R1983 : EDT 1 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM C 1128 : 1995 : EDT 1 Standard Guide for Preparation of Working Reference Materials for Use in the Analysis of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials
ASTM C 1128 : 2015 Standard Guide for Preparation of Working Reference Materials for Use in Analysis of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials
ASTM D 1193 : 2006 : R2011 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM C 859 : 2022 Standard Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
ASTM C 859 : 2022 : REV A Standard Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
ASTM D 1193 : 1991 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM C 1128 : 2023 Standard Guide for Preparation of Working Reference Materials for Use in Analysis of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials
ASTM C 1128 : 2001 Standard Guide for Preparation of Working Reference Materials for Use in the Analysis of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials
ASTM D 1193 : 1970 Standard Specification For Reagent Water
ASTM D 1193 : 2006 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM D 1193 : 1999 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM C 1128 : 2001 : R2008 Standard Guide for Preparation of Working Reference Materials for Use in Analysis of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials
ASTM D 1193 : 2006 : R2018 Standard Specification for Reagent Water

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