1.1 This specification covers prime western grade-recycled (PWG-R) zinc made by recycling zinc secondary materials including but not limited to drosses and skimmings.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 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 Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM B960-18(2022) Referenced Document
ASTM B6 Standard Specification for Zinc*, 2023-04-01 Update
ASTM B897 Standard Specification for Configuration of Zinc and Zinc Alloy Jumbo Ingot
ASTM B899 Standard Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys
ASTM B914 Standard Practice for Color Codes on Zinc and Zinc Alloy Ingot for Use in Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Steel
ASTM B949 Standard Specification for General Requirements for Zinc and Zinc Alloy Products*, 2023-04-01 Update
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM E527 Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
ASTM E536 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Zinc and Zinc Alloys
ASTM E88 Standard Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition
ISO 3815-1 Zinc and zinc alloys - Part 1: Analysis of solid samples by optical emission spectrometry
ISO 3815-2 Zinc and zinc alloys - Part 2: Analysis by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry
ASTM B960-18(2022) history
2022ASTM B960-18(2022) Standard Specification for Prime Western Grade-Recycled (PWG-R) Zinc
2018ASTM B960-18 Standard Specification for Prime Western Grade-Recycled (PWG-R) Zinc
2013ASTM B960-13 Standard Specification for Prime Western Grade-Recycled (PWG-R) Zinc
2012ASTM B960-12 Standard Specification for Prime Western Grade-Recycled (PWG-R) Zinc
2008ASTM B960-08 Standard Specification for Prime Western Grade-Recycled (PWG-R) Zinc