Origin

UK / Russia / Ukraine / China / Japan

Tariff No.

2825 6000

Quality

No other elements specified.

Form

White powder.

Packaging

Original producer's cases, normally 25 KG each.

Lot Size & Tolerance

50 KG (+/- 2%)

Documentation

Standard documentation, as per MMTA Consolidated Regulations.

Weighing & Sampling

As per MMTA Consolidated Regulations. 

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Inspection Schedule

Open all containers, note any different markings or form or indications of heterogeneity or contamination.

Sampling Schedule

If there are no indications of material heterogeneity then sample on an incremental basis of 50 Kg sub lots, if heterogeneity is suspected select the incremental groups accordingly. Using the appropriate auger draw samples from three places from each drum, to the full depth. Mix and reduce the increments by coning and quartering to secure a bulk sample in a sealed container.

Sample Preparation

The bulk samples after careful mixing can either be composited for the parcel, or treated individually, and quality samples drawn. The moisture levels should also be checked.
The balance of any bulk samples should be kept.
(See also BS EN 23954:1993, ISO 3954:1977)

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REACH Consortia

Information will soon be available on the consortia for this metal and its compounds.

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Economics and Facts

1. USGS (various)
2. Hard Assets Investor (2009)
3. Mining Journal (2005)