1.1 These test methods cover procedures for subsampling and for chemical, mass spectrometric, spectrochemical, nuclear, and radiochemical analysis of uranium hexafluoride (UF6). All of these test methods are in routine use to determine conformance to UF6 specifications in the Department of Energy (DOE) gaseous diffusion plants or at other DOE installations.

1.2 The analytical procedures in this document appear

1.3 Additional test methods have been developed and are included in Appendix X 1.

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 safeguard and safety consideration statements, see Section 6.)