ASTM C1671-20A
Standard Practice for Qualification and Acceptance of Boron Based Metallic Neutron Absorbers for Nuclear Criticality Control for Dry Cask Storage Systems and Transportation Packaging
| Language: | English |
| Released: | 2020-08-07 |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Standards number: | ASTM C1671-20A |
| Standard number: | C1671-20A |
| Released: | 01.07.2020 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Section: | 12.01 |
| Keywords: | acceptance testing; dry cask storage; isotopic analysis; neutron absorber; neutron attenuation; neutron poison; qualification testing; transportation packaging; |
1.1 This practice provides procedures for qualification and acceptance of neutron absorber materials used to provide criticality control by absorbing thermal neutrons in systems designed for nuclear fuel storage, transportation, or both.
1.2 This practice is limited to neutron absorber materials consisting of metal alloys, metal matrix composites (MMCs), and cermets, clad or unclad, containing the neutron absorber boron-10 (10B).
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.