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ASTM-C1500:2008 Edition

ASTM-C1500:2008 Edition

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C1500-08 Standard Test Method for Nondestructive Assay of Plutonium by Passive Neutron Multiplicity Counting

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1.1 This test method describes the nondestructive assay of plutonium in forms such as metal, oxide, scrap, residue, or waste using passive neutron multiplicity counting. This test method provides results that are usually more accurate than conventional neutron coincidence counting. The method can be applied to a large variety of plutonium items in various containers including cans, 208-L drums, or 1900-L Standard Waste Boxes. It has been used to assay items whose plutonium content ranges from 1 g to 1000s of g.

1.2 There are several electronics or mathematical approaches available for multiplicity analysis, including the multiplicity shift register, the Euratom Time Correlation Analyzer, and the List Mode Module, as described briefly in Ref. (1) .

1.3 This test method is primarily intended to address the assay of 240 Pu-effective by moments-based multiplicity analysis using shift register electronics (1, 2, 3) and high efficiency neutron counters specifically designed for multiplicity analysis.

1.4 This test method requires knowledge of the relative abundances of the plutonium isotopes to determine the total plutonium mass (See Test Method C 1030 ).

1.5 This test method may also be applied to modified neutron coincidence counters (4) which were not specifically designed as multiplicity counters (that is, HLNCC, AWCC, etc), with a corresponding degradation of results.

1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.7 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.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
1 Scope
Referenced Documents
Terminology
2 Summary of Test Method
Significance and Use
FIG. 1
3 Interferences
Apparatus
4 Hazards
FIG. 2
5 Preparation of Instruments
Calibration
6 Measurement Control
7 Assay Procedure
Precision and Bias
FIG. 3
8 TABLE 1
9 TABLE 2
10 A1. CALCULATIONS REQUIRED TO ANALYZE DATA
A1.1
A1.2
A1.3
A1.4
A1.5
A1.6
A1.7
A1.8
11 X1. OTHER MULTIPLICITY SOLUTIONS
X1.1 Solution for Mass, Efficiency, Alpha
X1.2 Solution if Alpha is Known, with M, Mass, Efficiency as Unknowns
X2. WHEN TO USE MULTIPLICITY COUNTING
X2.1
X2.2
12 X2.3
13 REFERENCES

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