1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers zinc metal made from ore or other material by a process of distillation or by electrolysis in five grades as follows:

1.1.1 LME Grade

1.1.2 Special High Grade

1.1.3 High Grade

1.1.4 Intermediate Grade

1.1.5 Prime Western Grade Note 1 - Certain continuous galvanizing grades are specified in Specification B 852. Other continuous galvanizing and controlled lead grades are not included in this specification but are covered by specific user purchasing specifications.

1.2 This specification does not cover zinc produced by 'sweating' or remelting of secondary zinc.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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 become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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

B852 Specification for Continuous Galvanizing Grade (CGG) Zinc Alloys for Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Sheet Steel

B897 Specification for Configuration of Zinc and Zinc Alloy Jumbo Block and Half Block Ingot

B899 Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys

B914 Practice for Color Codes on Zinc and Zinc Alloy Ingot for Use in Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Steel

B949 Specification for General Requirements for Zinc and Zinc Alloy Products

E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)

E536 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc and Zinc Alloys

ISO Standards

Keywords

high grade zinc; intermediate grade zinc; LME grade zinc; prime western zinc; special high grade zinc; zinc; zinc metal;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 77.120.60 (Lead, zinc, tin and their alloys)

DOI: 10.1520/B0006-06

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