Part Number
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Item Name:
ZINC SLAB
Definition:
A PRIMARY RAW FORM OF METAL OF AT LEAST 97.16 PERCENT PURITY PRODUCED BY THE FIRST SMELTING DOWN OF ZINC ORES OR FROM SUBSEQUENT REFINING PROCESSES. IT IS NORMALLY OF A FLAT, RECTANGULAR SHAPE WHICH MAY BE NOTCHED FOR EASIER BREAKING OF THE SLAB. IT IS USED FOR REMELTING INTO MORE ELABORATE CAST SHAPES AND FORMS, FOR ALLOYING WITH OTHER METALS, AND FOR HOT DIP ZINC COATING.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 81348 | FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED B |
Federal Supply Class
Title
NONFERROUS BASE METAL REFINERY A
Inclusions:
INCLUDES INGOTS; SLABS.
Exclusions:
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | 1 LB. WT PER INGOT |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | 1 LB. WT PER INGOT |
| BBRC | COMPOSITION AND PERCENTAGE | 99.90 EQUIVALENT OF BASE PER GRAM UNIVERSAL ZINC |
| ZZZT | NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA | A GRADE |
| BBRF | IMPURITIES LIMITATION IN PERCENT | CADMIUM 0.07 MAX AND IRON 0.02 MAX AND LEAD 0.07 MAX AND TOTALCADMIUM,IRON AND LEAD 0.10 MAX |