ASTM C1066-09R22
Standard Specification for Nuclear Grade Zirconium Oxide Pellets
| Standard number: | ASTM C1066-09R22 |
| Released: | 01.07.2022 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Section: | 12.01 |
| Keywords: | CaO; stabilizer; stabilizing additive; thermal cycling test; Y2O3; zirconium oxide ; |
| ASTM number: | ASTM C1066 |
| Supersedes: | C1066-09R15 |
This specification applies to pellets of stabilized zirconium oxide used in nuclear reactors. The chemical composition requirements such as the stabilizing additive (calcium oxide or yttrium oxide), analytical chemistry methods, impurity concentration (including hafnium, boron, gadolinium, samarium, europium, dysprosium, cobalt, silicon, iron, calcium, magnesium, aluminum, titanium, thorium, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and hydrogen), and moisture concentration are prescribed. The nuclear grade pellets shall conform to the specified physical requirements which includes the following: physical dimensions, density, mechanical properties and test methods such as compressive test and thermal cycling test, and visual appearance such as end chips, circumferential chips, cracks, and fissures. The requirements for cleanliness before and after sampling and packaging are given.
1.1 This specification applies to pellets of stabilized zirconium oxide used in nuclear reactors.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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.