Zinc ingot
Special high grade zinc ingot from verified producers, for galvanisers, die casters and alloy makers.
Zinc ingot: typical specification
Indicative- Standard
- LME SHG, ASTM B6 or EN 1179 Z1
- Zinc content
- 99.995% minimum
- Form
- Slabs of about 25 kg, or jumbo blocks of 1 to 2 tonnes
- Packing
- Strapped bundles of about 1 tonne
- Brands
- LME-registered and non-registered, as agreed
- Pricing basis
- LME official settlement plus or minus agreed premium
Typical specification for reference. The binding specification for each lot is the producer certificate of analysis and the contract.
Delivery terms
Documents supplied
Inspected at loading. Paid against documents.
Independent inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or an equivalent accredited surveyor, with payment by documentary letter of credit.
About zinc ingot
Zinc ingot is refined zinc cast into slabs or jumbo blocks. Special high grade (SHG) zinc of 99.995% purity is the grade accepted on the LME and the standard for continuous galvanising lines.
We confirm the producer, the brand and the stock or allocation before any zinc offer goes to a buyer, and require independent inspection at loading.
Frequently asked questions
What is SHG zinc?
Special high grade zinc has a minimum purity of 99.995%. It is the grade deliverable against LME zinc contracts and the usual requirement for hot-dip galvanising.
Do you supply jumbo blocks?
Yes, where the producer casts them. Jumbo blocks of 1 to 2 tonnes suit continuous galvanising lines; standard slabs suit die casters and smaller users.
How is payment usually made?
By documentary letter of credit from a bank acceptable to the seller, with payment against shipping documents and the inspection certificate.
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