ASTM International - ASTM C999-05
Standard Practice for Soil Sample Preparation for the Determination of Radionuclides
Organization: | ASTM International |
Publication Date: | 1 June 2005 |
Status: | inactive |
Page Count: | 3 |
ICS Code (Examination of soils in general): | 13.080.05 |
significance And Use:
Soil samples prepared for radionuclide analyses by this practice can be used to monitor fallout distribution from nuclear facilities. This practice is intended to produce a homogeneous sample from... View More
scope:
1.1 This practice covers the preparation of surface soil samples collected for chemical analysis of radionuclides, particularly uranium and plutonium. This practice describes one acceptable approach to the preparation of soil samples for radiochemical analysis.
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. A specific hazard statement is given in Note 1.
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