BS EN 1179:2003

This standard BS EN 1179:2003 Zinc and zinc alloys. Primary zinc is classified in these ICS categories:

• 77.120.60 Lead, zinc, tin and their alloys

This European Standard specifies the classification, chemical composition, marking and other requirements for primary zinc. The grades of zinc included in the standard are those which are traded internationally. The standard does not include requirements for secondary zinc produced by remelting.