ASTM C967-12

Standard Specification for Uranium Ore Concentrate

ABSTRACT
This specification covers uranium ore concentrate. Chemical composition shall have a minimum content requirement for uranium and a limited content for uranium isotope, insoluble uranium, extractable organic, and impurities. Uranium ore shall also conform to chemical analyses, particle size, flow ability, and foreign matter contents according to the specification. Standard packaging requirements for uranium ore shall also be met according to the specification.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers uranium ore concentrate containing a minimum of 65 mass % uranium.
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 conform to all applicable international, national, state, and local regulations pertaining to possessing, shipping, or using source nuclear material (see 2.2).
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2012
• ICS: 27.120.30 - Fissile materials and nuclear fuel technology
• Technical Committee: C26 - Nuclear Fuel Cycle
• Drafting Committee: C26.02 - Fuel and Fertile Material Specifications

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C967-08 - Standard Specification for Uranium Ore Concentrate
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2012
• Replaced By: ASTM C967-13 - Standard Specification for Uranium Ore Concentrate
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2013
• Referred By: ASTM C1022-17(2022) - Standard Test Methods for Chemical and Atomic Absorption Analysis of Uranium-Ore Concentrate
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2012
• Referred By: ASTM C1832-23 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Uranium Isotopic Composition by Modified Total Evaporation (MTE) Method Using Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2012
• Referred By: ASTM C1871-22 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Uranium Isotopic Composition by the Double Spike Method Using a Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2012
• Referred By: ASTM C1075-17(2022) - Standard Practices for Sampling Uranium-Ore Concentrate
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2012
• Referred By: ASTM C1287-18 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Impurities in Nuclear Grade Uranium Compounds by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2012
• Referred By: ASTM C1295-15 - Standard Test Method for Gamma Energy Emission from Fission and Decay Products in Uranium Hexafluoride and Uranyl Nitrate Solution
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2012
• Referred By: ASTM C1843-16(2022) - Standard Test Method for Determining Moisture Content in Uranium-Ore Concentrate
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2012
• Referred By: ASTM C1517-16 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Metallic Impurities in Uranium Metal or Compounds by DC-Arc Emission Spectroscopy
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2012
• Referred By: ASTM C1672-17 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Uranium or Plutonium Isotopic Composition or Concentration by the Total Evaporation Method Using a Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2012

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C967 −12
StandardSpecification for
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Uranium Ore Concentrate
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C967; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This specification is intended to provide the nuclear industry with a general standard for uranium
ore concentrate. Material conforming to this specification will generally meet the requirements for
conversion to uranium hexafluoride. However, the converter may relax or supplement this specifica-
tion upon mutual agreement with the customer.
1. Scope 2.2 U.S. Government Documents:
Nuclear Materials Licensing Code of Federal Regulations,
1.1 This specification covers uranium ore concentrate con-
Energy Title 10, Chapter 1, Nuclear Regulatory Commis-
taining a minimum of 65 mass % uranium.
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sion
1.2 This specification does not include requirements for
Nuclear Materials Licensing Code of Federal Regulations,
health and safety. Observance of this specification does not
Title 49,Transportation Chapter 1, Materials Transporta-
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relieve the user of the obligation to be aware of and conform to
tion Bureau
all applicable international, national, state, and local regula-
Nuclear Materials Licensing Code of Federal Regulations,
tions pertaining to possessing, shipping, or using source
Energy Part 50 (10CFR 50) Licensing of Domestic Pro-
nuclear material (see 2.2). 3
duction and Utilization Facilities
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1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 2.3 ANSI Standard:
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information ANSI/ASME NQA-1 Quality Assurance Requirements for
only. Nuclear Facility Applications
2. Referenced Documents
3. Definitions
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1 Except as otherwise defined herein, definitions of terms
C859 Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
are as given in Terminology C859.
C1022 Test Methods for Chemical and Atomic Absorption
4. Chemical Composition
Analysis of Uranium-Ore Concentrate
C1075 Practices for Sampling Uranium-Ore Concentrate
4.1 Uranium Content—The uranium content, as received,
C1380 Test Method for the Determination of Uranium Con-
shall be a minimum of 65 mass %.
tent and Isotopic Composition by Isotope Dilution Mass
4.2 Isotopic Content—The isotopic content shall be that of
Spectrometry
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naturally occurring uranium (0.711 6 0.001 g U per 100 g
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(see Note 1). The U content shall not exceed the limits in
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C26 on
Table 1.
Nuclear Fuel Cycle and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C26.02 on Fuel
and Fertile Material Specifications.
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2012.PublishedJuly2012.Originallyapproved
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in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as C967 – 08. DOI: 10.1520/ Available from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC, 20555-
C0967-12. 0001, www.nrc.gov.
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C967−12
TABLE 1 Impurities and Maximum Concentration Limits
Maximum Concentration Limit (Mass %,
A
Uranium Basis)
Impurity
Limit Without
C
Limit Without Rejection
B
Penalty
As 0.05 0.10
B 0.005 0.10
Ca 0.05 1.00
Carbonate 0.20 0.50
F 0.01 0.10
D
Halogens 0.05 0.10
Fe 0.15 1.00
Mg 0.02 0.50
E
Moisture 2.0 5.0
Mo 0.10 0.30
P 0.10 0.70
K 0.20 3.00
Si(calculated as SiO ) 0.50 2.50
2
Na 0.50 7.50
S 1.00 4.00
Th 1.00 2.50
Ti 0.01 0.05
V 0.06 0.30
Zr 0.01 0.10
234 F F
U56 62
A
Except as specified otherwise.
B
Surcharges may apply to concentrate having impurities exceeding these limits,
C
These limits are based on commonly used ore compositions and processing
technology and can vary when agreed upon in advance among all parties.
D
Exclusive of fluorine.
E
As determined by the sampling facility. In case of uranium peroxide, moisture
shall be understood as “free moisture.”
F
micrograms per gram of total uranium (µg/gU).
NOTE 1—For ore concentrate from verifiable source (for example,
could be detrimental to the sampling of concentrates or to the
235
through the seller’s quality assurance records),
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Designation:C967–08 Designation: C967 – 12
Standard Specification for
1
Uranium Ore Concentrate
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C967; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This specification is intended to provide the nuclear industry with a general standard for uranium
ore concentrate. Material conforming to this specification will generally meet the requirements for
conversion to uranium hexafluoride. However, the converter may relax or supplement this specifica-
tion upon mutual agreement with the customer.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers uranium ore concentrate containing a minimum of 65 mass % uranium.
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 conform to all applicable international, national, state, and local regulations pertaining
to possessing, shipping, or using source nuclear material (see 2.2).
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C859 Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
C1022 Test Methods for Chemical and Atomic Absorption Analysis of Uranium-Ore Concentrate
C1075 Practices for Sampling Uranium-Ore Concentrate
C1380 Test Method for the Determination of Uranium Content and Isotopic Composition by Isotope Dilution Mass
Spectrometry
2.2 U.S. Government Documents:
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Nuclear Materials Licensing Code of Federal Regulations, Energy Title 10, Chapter 1, Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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NuclearMaterialsLicensingCodeofFederalRegulations,Title49, TransportationChapter1,MaterialsTransportationBureau
Nuclear Materials Licensing Code of Federal Regulations, Energy Part 50 (10CFR 50) Licensing of Domestic Production and
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Utilization Facilities
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2.3 ANSI Standard:
ANSI/ASME NQA-1 Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications
3. Terminology Definitions
3.1 Except as otherwise defined herein, definitions of terms are as given in Terminology C859.
4. Chemical Composition
4.1 Uranium Content—The uranium content, as received, shall be a minimum of 65 mass %.
235
4.2 Isotopic Content—The isotopic content shall be that of naturally occurring uranium (0.711 6 0.001 g U per 100 g (see
234
Note 1). The U content shall not exceed the limits in Table 1.
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NOTE 1—For ore concentrate from verifiable source (for example, through the seller’s quality assurance records), the U analysis is not normally
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C26 on Nuclear Fuel Cycle and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C26.02 on Fuel and Fertile
Material Specifications.
Current edition approved Jan.June 1, 2008.2012. Published January 2008.July 2012. Originally approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 20022008 as
C967–02a.C967 – 08. DOI: 10.1520/C0967-08.10.1520/C0967-12.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC, 20555-0001, www.nrc.gov.
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Available from the Materials Transportation Bureau, 400 Seventh St., Washington, DC, 20590.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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TABLE 1 Impurities and Maximum Concentration Limits
Maximum Concentration Limit (Mass %,
A
Uranium Basis)
Impurity
Limit Without
C
Limit Without Rejection
B
Penalty
As 0.05 0.10
B 0.005 0.10
Ca 0.05 1.00
Carbonate 0.20 0.50
F 0.01 0.10
D
Halogens 0.05 0.10
Fe 0.15 1.00
Mg 0.02 0.50
E
Moisture 2.0 5.0
Mo 0.10 0.30
P 0.10 0.70
K 0.20 3.00
Si(calculated as SiO ) 0.50 2.50
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Na 0.50 7.50
S 1.00 4.00
Th 1.00 2.50
Ti 0.01 0.05
V 0.06 0.30
Zr 0.01 0.10
234 F F
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234 F F
U 56 62
A
Except as specified otherwise.
B
Surcharges may apply to concentrate having impurities exceeding these limits,
C
These
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