Miscellaneous Items

Slag shall consist of the non-metallic byproduct resulting from the smelting of metal ores and the refinement of metals. Composed primarily of a mixture of metal oxides, silicates, and other compounds, slag is typically generated during the production of iron, steel, and other metals. It must be free from recoverable metal alloys and any other foreign contamination.

Shall consist only of galvanizers unsweated zinc

dross in slab form from hot dip galvanizing (Batch Process) with a minimum zinc content of 92% and shall be free of skimmings and tramp iron. Broken pieces under 2” in diameter shall not exceed 10% of the weight of each shipment. Slabs shall not weigh over 100 pounds each. Heavier pieces acceptable upon mutual agreement between buyer and seller. Material from continuous galvanizing operation is not acceptable. Blocks are acceptable upon mutual agreement.

Shall consist of any new pure zinc sheets or stampings free from corrosion. To contain no foreign material or attachments. Printers zinc, such as engravers zinc, lithograph sheets and addressograph plates subject to special arrangements. Printers zinc to be free of routings.

Shall consist of unsweated zinc dross removed from the top of a continuous line galvanizing bath, in slab form not weighing in excess of 100 pounds each, with a minimum zinc content of 90%. Heavier pieces acceptable upon mutual agreement between buyer and seller. Shall be free of skimmings. Broken pieces under 2” in diameter shall not exceed 10% of the weight of each shipment.