ASTM-C888 › Standard Specification for Nuclear-Grade Gadolinium Oxide (Gd2 O3 ) Powder
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This specification provides chemical and physical requirements for nuclear-grade gadolinium oxide powder intended for subsequent processing and use in nuclear fuel applications. Chemical requirements of the specification include loss-on-ignition, gadolinium oxide concentration, and impurity content limits. The buyer shall specify the particle size, density, shape factor, and crystal structure. Gadolinium oxide powder shall be packaged in sealed containers.
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Scope
1.1 This specification provides the chemical and physical requirements for nuclear-grade gadolinium oxide powder intended for subsequent processing and use in nuclear fuel applications, for example, as an addition to uranium dioxide.
1.2 This specification does not include requirements for health and safety. Observance of this specification does not relieve the user of the obligation to be aware of and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to possessing, shipping, processing, or using this material.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 This 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.
Keywords
gadolinium oxide; powder;; ICS Number Code 27.120.30 (Fissile materials and nuclear fuel technology); 71.060.20 (Oxides)
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Document Number
ASTM-C888-18
Revision Level
2018 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
June 1, 2018
Document Type
Specification
Page Count
3 pages
Committee Number
C26.03