BS EN 13920-1:2003

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Ordering information
5 General requirements
   5.1 Hazardous contaminants
   5.2 Condition of scrap
   5.3 Foreign materials
   5.4 Mass tolerances
6 Sampling
   6.1 General
   6.2 Sampling procedures for granulated aluminium scrap
        and turnings
   6.3 Sampling procedures and sample preparation for
        skimming
   6.4 Sampling of other scrap
7 Tests
   7.1 Removal and determination of moisture/volatile substances
   7.2 Removal and determination of free iron
   7.3 Determination of the metal yield and the chemical composition
8 Classification procedure, treatment of non-conformities and
   arbitration
   8.1 Classification procedure
   8.2 Treatment of non-conformities
   8.3 Arbitration

Gives general requirements and guidelines for the delivery and classification of the different categories of aluminium scrap.

This European Standard specifies general requirements and guidelines for the delivery and classification of the different categories of aluminium scrap, including quality requirements, sampling and tests.

NOTE Special requirements and guidelines for each of the scrap categories are specified in EN 13920-2 to EN 13920-16.