EN 1179:2003

Zinc an zinc alloys - Primary zinc

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.

Zink und Zinklegierungen - Primärzink

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Klassifizierungen, chemischen Zusammensetzungen, die Kennzeichnung sowie andere Anforderungen für Primärzink fest. Die in dieser Norm enthaltenen Zinksorten sind jene, die auf dem inter-nationalen Markt Verwendung finden. Die Norm enthält keine Anforderungen für Sekundärzink, das durch Um-schmelzen erzeugt wird.

Zink und Zinklegierungen - Primärzink

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Klassifizierungen, chemischen Zusammensetzungen, die Kennzeichnung sowie andere Anforderungen für Primärzink fest. Die in dieser Norm enthaltenen Zinksorten sind jene, die auf dem inter-nationalen Markt Verwendung finden. Die Norm enthält keine Anforderungen für Sekundärzink, das durch Um-schmelzen erzeugt wird.

Cink in cinkove zlitine - Primarni cink

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 06-May-2003
• ICS: 77.120.60 - Lead, zinc, tin and their alloys
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 209 - Zinc and zinc alloys
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 209 - Zinc and zinc alloys
• Current Stage: 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 02-Dec-2024
• Completion Date: 02-Dec-2024
• Ref Project: SIST EN 1179:2004 - Zinc an zinc alloys - Primary zinc

Relations

• Replaces: EN 1179:1995 - Zinc and zinc alloys - Primary zinc
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 1179:2003 is the CEN European Standard that specifies the classification, chemical composition, marking and other requirements for primary zinc supplied mainly in ingot form. The standard covers the internationally traded primary zinc grades and clarifies ordering, manufacture, sampling and inspection requirements. It explicitly excludes requirements for secondary zinc produced by remelting.

Primary zinc under EN 1179:2003 is normally intended for remelting or further metallurgical processing and is specified to ensure consistent quality and traceability across international trade.

Key Topics

• Scope and definitions: primary zinc, ingot, cast, batch, bundle and jumbo are defined to standardize terminology for production and trade.
• Classification and grades: the standard lists traded grades (Z1 to Z5) with colour codes (White, Yellow, Green, Blue, Black) and nominal zinc content and impurity limits as given in Table 1 of the standard.
• Chemical composition: specified maximum levels for impurities (lead, cadmium, iron, tin, copper, aluminium) and rules for rounding analytical results.
• Manufacture and shape: ingots shall be produced by casting from liquid primary zinc; ingot shape is by supplier unless otherwise ordered.
• Surface condition: ingot surfaces must not affect composition or be detrimental to end use.
• Sampling and analysis: sampling is to follow EN 12060; dispute-resolution chemical analysis methods reference EN 12441 parts 3, 5 and 6.
• Marking and labelling: minimum markings include producer mark, zinc grade (or colour code), batch/cast reference and mass of ingot or bundle.
• Inspection documents: supplier can provide either a certificate of analysis or a declaration of conformity on request.

Applications

EN 1179:2003 is used by purchasers, producers, foundries and remelters to:

• Ensure quality control and consistent chemical composition of primary zinc ingots.
• Provide traceability through batch, cast and producer marking for incoming metal supplies.
• Facilitate international procurement and trade compliance by standardising grade definitions and documentation.
• Support production planning where ingot mass, shape and surface condition affect handling and remelting operations.

By using EN 1179:2003 in procurement and inspection routines, organisations reduce disputes and speed acceptance of zinc consignments.

Related Standards

• EN 12060 - Zinc and zinc alloys: Method of sampling - Specifications
• EN 12441-3, EN 12441-5, EN 12441-6 - Chemical analysis methods referenced for dispute resolution
• EN 988, EN 1774, EN 12844, EN 13283 - Other zinc and zinc alloy product standards

For specification, testing and contractual certainty when buying or selling primary zinc, EN 1179:2003 provides the essential classification, compositional limits and documentary controls required in international zinc trade.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2004
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SIST EN 1179:1998
Cink in cinkove zlitine - Primarni cink
Zinc an zinc alloys - Primary zinc
Zink und Zinklegierungen - Primärzink
Zink und Zinklegierungen - Primärzink
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1179:2003
ICS:
77.120.60 Svinec, cink, kositer in Lead, zinc, tin and their
njihove zlitine alloys
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 1179
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2003
ICS 77.120.60 Supersedes EN 1179:1995
English version
Zinc an zinc alloys - Primary zinc
Zinc et alliages de zinc - Zinc primaire Zink und Zinklegierungen - Primärzink
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 5 March 2003.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
United Kingdom.
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Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36  B-1050 Brussels
© 2003 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 1179:2003 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents page
Foreword.3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions.4
4 Manufacture.5
5 Ordering information .5
6 Requirements .5
6.1 Chemical composition.5
6.2 Shape of ingots .5
6.3 Surface condition of ingots .5
7 Sampling and analysis .6
8 Marking and labelling .6
9 Inspection documents.6
Foreword
This document (EN 1179:2003) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN /TC 209 "Zinc and zinc alloys",
the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by November 2003, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest
by November 2002.
This document will supersede EN 1179:1995.
This is one of a series of European Standards for zinc and zinc alloy products. Other products are specified in the
following standards:
EN 988, Zinc and zinc alloys — Specifications for rolled flat products for building.
EN 1774, Zinc and zinc alloys — Alloys for foundry purposes — Ingot and liquid.
EN 12844, Zinc and zinc alloys —Castings — Specification.
EN 13283, Zinc and zinc alloys — Secondary zinc.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following coun-
tries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
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.
2 Normative references
This Europ
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