ASTM-D5811:2008 Edition(Redline)

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D5811-08 Standard Test Method for Strontium-90 in Water (Redline)

Published By	Publication Date	Number of Pages
ASTM	2008	9

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Description

Significance and Use

This test method was developed to measure the concentration of ⁹⁰ Sr in non-process water samples. This test method may be used to determine the concentration of ⁹⁰ Sr in environmental samples.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of radioactive ⁹⁰ Sr in environmental water samples (for example, non-process and effluent waters) in the range of 0.037 Bq/L (1.0 pCi/L) or greater.

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 test method has been used successfully with tap water. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the validity of this test method for samples larger than 1 L and for waters of untested matrices.

1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 9.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D1129 Terminology Relating to Water D1193 Specification for Reagent Water D1890 Test Method for Beta Particle Radioactivity of Water D2777 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of Applicable Test Methods of Committee D19 on Water

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