ASTM C982-03
(Guide)Standard Guide for Selecting Components for Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Systems (Withdrawn 2008)
Standard Guide for Selecting Components for Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Systems (Withdrawn 2008)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This guide describes typical prospective analytical X-ray fluorescence systems that may be used for qualitative and quantitative elemental analysis of materials related to the nuclear fuel cycle.
Standard methods for the determination of materials using energy-dispersive XRF5 usually employ apparatus with the components described in this document.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide describes the components for an energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (XRF) system for materials analysis. It can be used as a reference in the apparatus section of test methods for energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence analyses of nuclear materials.
1.2 The components recommended include X-ray detectors, signal processing electronics, data acquisition and analysis systems, and excitation sources that emit photons (See ).
1.3 Detailed data analysis methods are not described or recommended, as they may be unique to a particular analysis problem. Some applications may require the use of spectrum deconvolution to separate partially resolved peaks or to correct for matrix effects in data reduction.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This guide describes the components for an energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (XRF) system for materials analysis. It can be used as a reference in the apparatus section of test methods for energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence analyses of nuclear materials.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee C26 on Nuclear Fuel Cycle, this test method was withdrawn in December 2008. This standard is being withdrawn without replacement because it is outdated and no longer needed in the industry.
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Designation: C 982 – 03
Standard Guide for Selecting Components for
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Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 982; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.2 Standard methods for the determination of materials
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using energy-dispersive XRF usually employ apparatus with
1.1 This guide describes the components for an energy-
the components described in this document.
dispersive X-ray fluorescence (XRF) system for materials
analysis. It can be used as a reference in the apparatus section
4. Hazards
of test methods for energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence
4.1 XRF equipment analyzes by the interaction of ionizing
analyses of nuclear materials.
radiation with the sample. Applicable safety regulation and
1.2 The components recommended include X-ray detectors,
standard operating procedures must be reviewed prior to the
signal processing electronics, data acquisition and analysis
use of such equipment. (See ANSI/HPS N43.2.)
systems, and excitation sources that emit photons (See Fig. 1).
4.2 Instrument performance may be influenced by environ-
1.3 Detailed data analysis methods are not described or
mental factors such as heat, vibration, humidity, dust, stray
recommended, as they may be unique to a particular analysis
electronic noise, and line voltage stability. These factors and
problem. Some applications may require the use of spectrum
performance criteria should be reviewed with equipment
deconvolution to separate partially resolved peaks or to correct
manufacturers.
for matrix effects in data reduction.
4.3 The quality of quantitative XRF results can be depen-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
dent on a variety of factors, such as sample preparation and
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the
mounting. Consult the specific analysis method for recom-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
mended procedures.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.4 Sample chambers are available commercially for opera-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tion in air, vacuum, or helium atmospheres, depending upon
2. Referenced Documents the elements to be determined and the physical form of the
sample.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E 135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for
5. Energy Dispersive X-Ray Detectors
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Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
NOTE 1—Because of the rapid improvement in detector and electronics
E 181 GeneralMethodsforDetectorCalibrationandAnaly-
3 technologies, the most up-to-date information on XRF components is
sis of Radionuclides
foundinmanufacturers’literature.ListsofvendorsofXRFequipmentcan
2.2 Other Document:
be found in compilations such as the “Guide to Scientific Instruments,”
ANSI/HPS N43.2–2001 Radiation Safety for X-Ray Dif-
published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science,
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fraction and Fluorescence Analysis Equipment
Washington, DC.
5.1 Energy-dispersive X-ray detectors can be used to detect
3. Significance and Use
X rays with energies from approximately 1 to 100 keV;
3.1 This guide describes typical prospective analytical
however, a single-type detector usually cannot satisfy all the
X-ray fluorescence systems that may be used for qualitative
requirements of efficiency and energy resolution over such a
and quantitative elemental analysis of materials related to the
wide energy range.
nuclear fuel cycle.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C26 on Nuclear Fuel
Cycle and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C26.05 on Methods of Test.
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Current edition approved July 10, 2003. Published September 2003. Originally General References for XRF include Bertin, Eugene P., Principles and
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approved in 1988. Last previous edition aproved in 1997 as C 982–88–(1997) Practices of X-Ray Spectrometric Analysis, Second Ed., Plenum Press, New
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.05. York-London, 1975, Jenkins, Ron, An Introduction to X-Ray Spectrometry, Heyden
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 12.02. and Sons, Ltd., London, New York, Rhine, 1974, and Woldseth, Rolf, All You Ever
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Available from American National Standards Institute, Inc. or the Health Wanted to Know About X-Ray Energy Spectrometry, First Ed., Kevex Corporation,
Physics Society. Burlingame, CA, 1973.
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