ASTM C1156-18
(Guide)Standard Guide for Establishing Calibration for a Measurement Method Used to Analyze Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials
Standard Guide for Establishing Calibration for a Measurement Method Used to Analyze Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Calibration is a fundamental part of making measurements and its effect on the quality of measurement data is significant. Thus, sufficient attention must be given to calibration when it is established for a measurement method so that the data produced will be acceptable. The use of an inappropriate calibration standard, inadequate instructions for calibration, and poor documentation of the calibration process are examples of circumstances that can adversely affect the validity of a calibration. Thus, the calibration process must conform to criteria established to ensure the validity of calibration results and any associated measurement data. Such criteria are given in Guide C1009, in which calibration is identified as a component of laboratory quality assurance (see Fig. 1). This guide expands upon those criteria to provide more comprehensive guidance for establishing calibration.
FIG. 1 Quality Assurance of Analytical Laboratory Data
4.2 The manner of calibration and other technical requirements for calibrating a measurement method are usually established when a method is first introduced into a laboratory, which may be through validation and qualification as defined by Guide C1068 (see Fig. 1). However, calibration involves more than the technical aspects of the calibration process. The other dimension of the process is the operational requirements that are necessary to ensure that calibration results are valid and that they are documented and verifiable should their integrity be questioned. The provisions of this guide provide those operational requirements and should be considered whenever calibration is planned and established.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide provides the basis for establishing calibration for a measurement method typically used in an analytical chemistry laboratory analyzing nuclear materials. Guidance is included for such activities as preparing a calibration procedure, selecting a calibration standard, controlling calibrated equipment, and documenting calibration. The guide is generic and any required technical information specific for a given method must be obtained from other sources.
1.2 The guidance information is provided in the following sections:
Section
General Considerations
5
Calibration Procedure
6
Calibration Standard
7
Control of Calibrated Equipment
8
Documentation
9
Keywords
10
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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.
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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.
Designation: C1156 − 18
Standard Guide for
Establishing Calibration for a Measurement Method Used to
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Analyze Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1156; 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.
1. Scope C1009 Guide for Establishing and Maintaining a Quality
Assurance Program forAnalytical LaboratoriesWithin the
1.1 Thisguideprovidesthebasisforestablishingcalibration
Nuclear Industry
for a measurement method typically used in an analytical
C1068 Guide for Qualification of Measurement Methods by
chemistry laboratory analyzing nuclear materials. Guidance is
a Laboratory Within the Nuclear Industry
included for such activities as preparing a calibration
C1128 Guide for Preparation of Working Reference Materi-
procedure, selecting a calibration standard, controlling cali-
als for Use in Analysis of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials
brated equipment, and documenting calibration. The guide is
C1210 Guide for Establishing a Measurement System Qual-
generic and any required technical information specific for a
ity Control Program for Analytical Chemistry Laborato-
given method must be obtained from other sources.
ries Within the Nuclear Industry
1.2 The guidance information is provided in the following
C1215 Guide for Preparing and Interpreting Precision and
sections:
Bias Statements in Test Method Standards Used in the
Section
Nuclear Industry
General Considerations 5
C1297 Guide for Qualification of Laboratory Analysts for
Calibration Procedure 6
the Analysis of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials
Calibration Standard 7
Control of Calibrated Equipment 8
2.2 ISO Standard:
Documentation 9
ISO/IEC 17025 General Requirements for the Competence
Keywords 10
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of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this guide but not
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
defined herein, refer to Terminology C859.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
4. Significance and Use
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.1 Calibration is a fundamental part of making measure-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- ments and its effect on the quality of measurement data is
significant. Thus, sufficient attention must be given to calibra-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. tion when it is established for a measurement method so that
the data produced will be acceptable. The use of an inappro-
2. Referenced Documents
priate calibration standard, inadequate instructions for
2 calibration, and poor documentation of the calibration process
2.1 ASTM Standards:
are examples of circumstances that can adversely affect the
C859 Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
validity of a calibration. Thus, the calibration process must
conform to criteria established to ensure the validity of
calibration results and any associated measurement data. Such
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This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C26 on Nuclear Fuel
criteria are given in Guide C1009, in which calibration is
Cycle and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C26.08 on Quality
Assurance, Statistical Applications, and Reference Materials identified as a component of laboratory quality assurance (see
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2018. Published October 2018. Originally
Fig. 1).This guide expands upon those criteria to provide more
approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as C1156 – 03 (2011).
comprehensive guidance for establishing calibration.
DOI: 10.1520/C1156-18.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Designation: C1156 − 03 (Reapproved 2011) C1156 − 18
Standard Guide for
Establishing Calibration for a Measurement Method Used to
1
Analyze Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1156; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide provides the basis for establishing calibration for a measurement method typically used in an analytical chemistry
laboratory analyzing nuclear materials. Guidance is included for such activities as preparing a calibration procedure, selecting a
calibration standard, controlling calibrated equipment, and documenting calibration. The guide is generic and any required
technical information specific for a given method must be obtained from other sources.
1.2 The guidance information is provided in the following sections:
Section
General Considerations 4
General Considerations 5
Calibration Procedure 5
Calibration Procedure 6
Calibration Standard 6
Calibration Standard 7
Control of Calibrated Equipment 7
Control of Calibrated Equipment 8
Documentation 8
Documentation 9
Keywords 9
Keywords 10
1.3 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C859 Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
C1009 Guide for Establishing and Maintaining a Quality Assurance Program for Analytical Laboratories Within the Nuclear
Industry
C1068 Guide for Qualification of Measurement Methods by a Laboratory Within the Nuclear Industry
C1128 Guide for Preparation of Working Reference Materials for Use in Analysis of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials
C1210 GuideC1210 Guide for Establishing a Measurement System Quality Control Program for Analytical Chemistry
Laboratories Within the Nuclear Industry
C1215 GuideC1215 Guide for Preparing and Interpreting Precision and Bias Statements in Test Method Standards Used in the
Nuclear Industry
C1297 GuideC1297 Guide for Qualification of Laboratory Analysts for the Analysis of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Materials
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C26 on Nuclear Fuel Cycle and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C26.08 on Quality Assurance,
Statistical Applications, and Reference Materials
Current edition approved June 1, 2011Sept. 1, 2018. Published June 2011October 2018. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 20032011 as
C1156 – 03.C1156 – 03 (2011). DOI: 10.1520/C1156-03R11.10.1520/C1156-18.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2.2 ISO Standard:
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ISOISO/IEC 17025 General Requirements for the Competence of CalibrationTesting and TestingCalibration Laboratories
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this guide but not defined herein, refer to Terminology C859.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Calibration is a fundamental part of making measurements and its effect on the quality of measurement data is significant.
Thus, sufficient attention must be given to calibration when it is established for a measurement method so that the data produced
will be acceptable. The use of an inappropriate calibration standard, inadequate instructions for calibration, and poor
documentation of the calibration process are examples of circumstances that can adversely affect the validity of a calibration. Thus,
the calibration process must conform to criteria established to ensure the validi
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