ASTM C967-20
(Specification)Standard Specification for Uranium Ore Concentrate
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 standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered 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.
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Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:C967 −20
Standard Specification 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 tent and Isotopic Composition by Isotope Dilution Mass
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Spectrometry (Withdrawn 2018)
1.1 This specification covers uranium ore concentrate con-
C1843 Test Method for Determining Moisture Content in
taining a minimum of 65 mass % uranium.
Uranium-Ore Concentrate
1.2 This specification does not include requirements for
2.2 U.S. Government Documents:
health and safety. Observance of this specification does not
Nuclear Materials Licensing Code of Federal Regulations,
relieve the user of the obligation to be aware of and conform to
Energy Title 10, Chapter 1, Nuclear Regulatory Commis-
all applicable international, national, state, and local regula- 4
sion
tions pertaining to possessing, shipping, or using source
Nuclear Materials Licensing Code of Federal Regulations,
nuclear material (see 2.2).
Title 49,Transportation Chapter 1, Materials Transporta-
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1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as tion Bureau
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are Nuclear Materials Licensing Code of Federal Regulations,
provided for information only and are not considered standard. Energy Part 50 (10CFR 50) Licensing of Domestic Pro-
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duction and Utilization Facilities
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
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2.3 ANSI Standard:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ANSI/ASME NQA-1 Quality Assurance Requirements for
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Nuclear Facility Applications
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3. Definitions
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1 Except as otherwise defined herein, definitions of terms
are as given in Terminology C859.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Chemical Composition
C859 Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
4.1 Uranium Content—The uranium content, as received,
C1022 Test Methods for Chemical and Atomic Absorption
shall be a minimum of 65 mass %.
Analysis of Uranium-Ore Concentrate
C1075 Practices for Sampling Uranium-Ore Concentrate 4.2 Isotopic Content—The isotopic content shall be that of
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C1380 Test Method for the Determination of Uranium Con- 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
Table 1.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C26 on
Nuclear Fuel Cycle and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C26.02 on Fuel
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and Fertile Material Specifications. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2020. Published March 2020. Originally www.astm.org.
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approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as C967 – 13. DOI: Available from U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), 11555 Rockville
10.1520/C0967-20. Pk., Rockville, MD 20852, http://www.nrc.gov.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from the Materials Transportation Bureau, 400 Seventh St.,
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Washington, DC, 20590.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
the ASTM website. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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TABLE 1 Impurities and Maximum Concentration Limits
Maximum Concentration Limit
A
(Mass %, 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 2.00 3.00
Mo 0.10 0.30
P 0.10 0.70
K 0
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: C967 − 13 C967 − 20
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.after
SI units are provided for information only and are not considered 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.
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
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Spectrometry (Withdrawn 2018)
C1843 Test Method for Determining Moisture Content in Uranium-Ore Concentrate
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
5
Nuclear Materials Licensing Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Transportation Chapter 1, Materials Transportation Bureau
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
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM 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. 1, 2013Feb. 1, 2020. Published January 2013March 2020. Originally approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 20122013 as
C967 – 12.C967 – 13. DOI: 10.1520/C0967-13.10.1520/C0967-20.
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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.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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Available from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC, 20555-0001, www.nrc.gov.U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), 11555 Rockville Pk.,
Rockville, MD 20852, http://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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3. 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 %.
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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
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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 (
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