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Scope

1.1 This test method covers the screening for a, b and y (Greek) radiation above ambient background levels or user-defined criteria, or both, in liquid, sludge, or solid waste materials.

1.2 this test method is intended to be a gross screening method for determining the presence or absence of radioactive materials in liquid, sludge, or solid waste materials. It is not intended to replace more sophisticated quantitative analytical techniques, but to provide a method for rapidly screening samples for radioactivity above ambient background levels or user-defined criteria, or both for facilities prohibited from handling radioactive waste.

1.3 This test method may not be suitable for applications such as site assessments and remediation activities.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.5 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.

Keywords

radioactivity; waste

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

11.04 (Waste Management)

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13.030.30 (Special wastes Including radioactive wastes, hospital wastes, carcasses, and other hazardous wastes)

17.240 (Radiation measurements Including dosimetry Radiation protection, see 13.280)

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