EJ/T 20165-2018 in English
VALIDDetermination of fluorine chloride and bromine in reprocessed uranium trioxide powder by pyrohydrolysis ion-chromatography method
- Issued on:2018-01-18
- Implemented on:2018-05-01
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Introduction
Technical Background of the Standard
This standard addresses the need for detecting halogen impurities in uranium trioxide (UO3) powder produced during nuclear fuel reprocessing, filling a technical gap in the domestic nuclear materials analysis field. With increasing requirements for nuclear fuel cycle processes, controlling halogen content has become a key indicator affecting fuel element performance.
Detailed explanation of the principle of the method
| Steps | Temperature conditions | Chemical reaction | Instrument configuration |
|---|---|---|---|
| High temperature hydrolysis | 1050±50℃ | MX + H2O → HX↑ + MOx | Tubular furnace+quartz reaction system |
| Ion separation | Room temperature | Ion exchange chromatography | Ion chromatograph+AS11-HC column |
Typical application case: A post-processing plant used this method to detect and found that the chlorine content of a batch of UO3 powder exceeded the standard (12.8μg/g). Tracing back, it was found that it was caused by the degradation products of the extractant. After process adjustment, the content was reduced to <5μg/g.
Key Operation Points
- Hydrolysis temperature control: Must be maintained within the range of 1050℃±20℃. Too low a temperature will result in incomplete hydrolysis, and too high a temperature may damage the quartz tube.
- Carrier gas flow adjustment: The argon flow rate should be maintained at 1-2 bubbles/second to ensure effective carrier of hydrogen halide gas.
- Absorption liquid treatment: The receiving time is strictly controlled within 2±0.1h, and the final volume should reach 20±2mL.
Technical Advantages Comparison
| Parameters | High-temperature hydrolysis-IC method | Traditional distillation method | Neutron activation method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis time (h) | 3.5 | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Simultaneous analysis of multiple elements | Yes | No | Partial |
Implementation suggestions
1. Quality control measures: Each batch of samples should be analyzed simultaneously with standard substances (such as GBW04205 uranium oxide standard) and blank samples
2. Equipment Maintenance: Quartz tubes should be cleaned with 10% HF solution monthly, and ion chromatography columns should be regenerated with 0.1 mol/L NaOH weekly.
3. Safety Protection: The operating area should be equipped with an HF gas alarm, and experimenters must wear gas masks and acid-resistant gloves.

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