Foreword

Introduction

1Scope

2Normative references

3Terms and definitions

4Principle

5Test Method

5.1Calculation of the necessary dose

5.2Choice of nuclide to use

6Sample composition

7Sample preparation

8Measurements before storage

9Storage

10Measurements during and after storage

10.1General

10.2Initial leach rate

10.3Density

10.4Stored energy

10.5Optical, microscopic and crystallographic examinations

10.6Heat release

10.7Mechanical properties

10.8Helium release

11Test report

11.1General

11.2Details of the solid

11.3Method of preparation

11.4Storage conditions

11.5Results of test

11.5.1General

11.5.2Leach tests

11.5.3Density measurements

11.5.4Stored energy

11.5.5Crystallographic and microscopic examination

11.5.6Mechanical properties

11.5.7Helium release

11.5.8Heat release

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