ASTM International

Standard Specification for Nuclear-Grade Beryllium Oxide Powder
 N C708

Annotation

This specification defines the physical and chemical requirements of nuclear-grade beryllium oxide (BeO) powder to be used in fabricating nuclear components.

This specification does not include requirements for health and safety.2,3,4 It recognizes the material as a Class B poison and suggests that producers and users become thoroughly familiar with and comply to applicable federal, state, and local regulations and handling guidelines.2

Special tests and procedures are given in Annex A1 and Annex A2.

The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

2 ICC Regulations, Tariff 12, Code of Regulations, Title 49, Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Record Services, General Services Administration, Washington, DC.

3 Breslin, A. J., arid Harris, W. B., "Health Protection in Beryllium Facilities: Summary of 10 Years of Experience," Health and Safety Laboratory, Vol 26, May 1959.

4 Ferreira, L. E., "Recommended Practices for Safe Handling of Beryllium Oxide Ceramics," Symposium on Materials and Electron Device Processing, ASTM STP 300, ASTTA, 1961.

Автоматический перевод:

Стандартная спецификация для порошка окиси бериллия ядерного сорта