Standard Test Method for The Determination of Carbon and Sulfur Content in Plutonium Oxide Powder by the Direct Combustion-Infrared Spectrophotometer

Importancia y uso:

5.1 Plutonium oxide powder is a component of MOX fuel. This test method can be used to determine whether the carbon and sulfur contents of the PuO₂ powder meets the requirements of Specifications C757 and C753 or other requirements as defined by agreement between the nuclear and fuel supplier and the customer.

5.2 MOX is used as a nuclear-reactor fuel. To be used as a fuel, MOX materials must meet specifications on the impurity element contents in them. Examples of these requirements are given in Specification C833.

5.3 This method is suitable for pure plutonium oxide powder.

Subcomité:

C26.05

Volúmen:

12.01

Número ICS:

27.120.30 (Fissile materials and nuclear fuel technology)

Palabras clave:

carbon content; impurity content; mixed oxide; MOX; plutonium oxide; sulfur content; uranium oxide;