ASTM C992-89(1997)
Historical Standard: ASTM C992-89(1997) Standard Specification for Boron-Based Neutron Absorbing Material Systems for Use in Nuclear Spent Fuel Storage Racks
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ASTM C992
1. Scope
1.1 This specification defines criteria for boron-based neutron absorbing material systems used in racks for storage of nuclear light water reactor (LWR) spent-fuel assemblies or disassembled components in a pool environment, or both.
1.2 The materials systems described herein shall be functional for their service life in the operating environment of a nuclear reactor spent-fuel pool.
1.3 A number of acceptable boron-based absorbing materials combinations are currently available while others are being developed for use in the future. This specification defines criteria essential and applicable to all materials combinations and identifies parameters a buyer should specify to satisfy a unique or particular requirement.
1.4 Compliance with this specification does not relieve the seller or the buyer from obligation to conform to applicable federal regulations governing the storage of nuclear fuel.
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
A240/A240M Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications
B209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate
C750 Specification for Nuclear-Grade Boron Carbide Powder
C859 Terminology Relating to Nuclear Materials
C1187 Guide for Establishing Surveillance Test Program for Boron-Based Neutron Absorbing Material Systems for Use in Nuclear Spent Fuel Storage Racks
E105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials
U. S. Government Documents
10CFR72 Title 10, CFR, Energy Part 72 -- Licensing Requirements for the Storage of Spent Fuel in an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI)ANSI Standards
ANSI-ASMENQA-1 Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility ApplicationKeywords
boron; spent fuel; storage rack; Absorption; Boron-containing minerals; Irradiance/irradiation--nuclear applications; Neutron absorbing materials; Nuclear fuels (reactor)--specifications; Nuclear materials/applications--specifications; Nuclear reactor vessels; Nuclear reactor vessels--light-water cooled; Nuclear scrap and waste materials; Spent nuclear fuels (SNF);
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 27.120.01 (Nuclear energy in general)
DOI: 10.1520/C0992-89R97
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