ASTM D5411-21
Standard Practice for Calculation of Average Energy Per Disintegration (<acb><base vertadj="0">E</base><ac>–</ac></acb>) for a Mixture of Radionuclides in Reactor Coolant
| Standard number: | ASTM D5411-21 |
| Released: | 15.12.2021 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Section: | 11.02 |
| Keywords: | average energy per disintegration; disintegration; E-bar; MeV per disintegration; nuclear reactor; radioactivity; reactor coolant; technical specifications; |
| ASTM number: | ASTM D5411 |
| Supersedes: | D5411-10R15 |
1.1 This practice applies to the calculation of the average energy per disintegration ( 
) for a mixture of radionuclides in reactor coolant water.
1.2 The microcurie (µCi) is the standard unit of measurement for this standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units, which are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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.