Description

1.1 This specification covers the chemical and physical requirements of municipal ferrous scrap that are intended for use by such industries listed as follows:

1.1.1 Copper industry (precipitation process),

1.1.2 Iron and steel foundries,

1.1.3 Iron and steel production,

1.1.4 Detinning industry, and

1.1.5 Ferroalloy industry.

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 Questions concerning material rejection, downgrading, and retesting based on failure to meet the requirements of this specification shall be dealt with through contractual arrangements between the purchaser and the supplier.