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GB/T 13589-2026Recycled zinc and zinc alloy raw materials (English PDF)

再生锌及锌合金原料

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Issued by

SAMR; SAC

Level / Type

National · Recommended

Issue date

May 25, 2026

Implementation date

December 1, 2026

Scope

GB/T 13589-2026 is the English-translated version of 再生锌及锌合金原料.

GB/T 13589-2026 is the Chinese national standard covering zinc recovered for reuse - die casting scrap, galvanizing dross and ash, and residues, classified by form and by the zinc and contaminant content that decides what can be made from them. It replaces GB/T 13589-2007 and takes effect on 1 December 2026, with the recycled lead, gold, silver and titanium standards of the same batch. It was issued on 25 May 2026 and takes effect on 1 December 2026, replacing GB/T 13589-2007. The document is under the responsibility of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association. This page is published from the official record of the 2026 edition; the clause text of a standard this recent is not yet in circulation, and the figures, limits and tables it contains are those of the document itself, delivered in full with the English translation.

Document preview — GB/T 13589-2026

National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS: 77.150.60
Classification: H 69
Replacing: GB/T 13589-2007

Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC

5 Technical Requirements
5.3 Hazardous waste
5.4 Inclusions and Coatings
5.8 Other requirements
6 Test Methods
6.4 Inclusions and Coatings
6.6 Actual quantity of zinc and zinc alloys
7 Inspection Rules
7.3 Test Items and Sampling
7.4 Judgment of Test Results
8 Packaging, transportation, storage and accompanying documents
8.2 Transportation and storage

Foreword

This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part

1.Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting. This document replaces GB/T 13589-2007 "Zinc and Zinc Alloy Scrap". Compared with GB/T 13589-2007, the main differences are structural adjustments and revisions. Aside from the logical changes, the main technical changes are as follows:

a) The file name was changed from "Zinc and Zinc Alloy Waste" to "Recycled Zinc and Zinc Alloy Raw Materials";

b) Added terms and definitions (recycled zinc and zinc alloy raw materials, samples, inclusions, coatings, volatiles, non-zinc metals, zinc and zinc alloys) Physical quantity, metal recovery rate, chemical composition of samples, radioactive contamination, dismantling, crushing and separation, sorting, and treatment (see Chapter 3);

c) The classification of raw materials has been changed, and Category III zinc and zinc alloy ash has been removed (see Chapter 4, Chapter 3 of the.2007 edition);

d) The raw material grades have been removed (see Chapter 3 of the.2007 edition);

e) The "apparent characteristics" and "pretreatment methods" of raw materials have been added (see Chapter 4);

f) Increased requirements for radioactive contamination of raw materials, hazardous waste, inclusions and coatings, volatiles, and the physical quantity of zinc and zinc alloys (see [reference]). 5.2~5.6);

g) The test method was expanded to include testing for radioactive contamination of raw materials, hazardous waste, inclusions and coatings, other volatiles, and the actual quantity of zinc and zinc alloys. Law (see 6.2-6.6);

h) Additional detection methods for other volatile substances have been added (see Appendix A);

i) Added methods for preparing chemical composition samples and detecting metal recovery rate (see Appendix B). Please note that some content in this document may involve patents. The issuing organization of this document assumes no responsibility for identifying patents. This document was proposed by the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association. This document is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee on Standardization of Nonferrous Metals (SAC/TC243). This document was drafted by: Shaoguan Smelter of Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd., and Jiangxi Jinbo Rhenium Resource Recycling New Technology. Limited Liability Company, Guangxi Wuzhou Yongxin Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Huludao Zinc Industry Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd. Limited Liability Company, Center for International Cooperation and Exchange of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Nonferrous Metals Technology and Economics Research Institute Co., Ltd., Zhaoqing Nandu Recycling Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd., China Nonferrous Metals Industry Technology Development and Exchange Center Co., Ltd., Henan Yuguang Zinc Industry Co., Ltd., Zhuzhou Smelting Group Joint-stock limited company, Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co., Ltd., Luxi Lantian High-Tech Co., Ltd., Yangzhou Xinda Renewable Resources Technology Co., Ltd. company. The main drafters of this document are. Su Fei, Zhuo Yurui, Lin Lin, Lin Ruoxu, Chen Ping, Li Liangdong, Liu Fangfang, Pan Jiechang, Xie Jiahong, Peng Zheng, and Cai Jiebing. Shao Zhuqiang, Shen Chen, Liu Ying, Wu Shuaijin, Yan Yuanzhong, Chen Xueyun, Meng Qingwu, Ma Liyang, Zhou Lizhi, Duan Yanan, Liao Jihong, Yang Chunyu, Gao Yanfen Yang Yu and Ju Qibiao. This document was first published in.1992, revised for the first time in.2007, and this is the second revision. Recycled zinc and zinc alloy raw materials

1.Scope This document specifies the classification, technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules, and packaging of recycled zinc and zinc alloy raw materials (hereinafter referred to as "raw materials"). Packaging, transportation, storage, and accompanying documents and order details. This document applies to recycled zinc and zinc alloy raw materials obtained after pretreatment such as dismantling, crushing, and sorting.

4.Classification Raw materials are classified into two categories based on their appearance, source, and pretreatment methods. block materials and scrap materials. The categories, names, and appearance characteristics of raw materials are detailed below. The sources of raw materials and pretreatment methods are shown in Table 1.

5 Technical Requirements

5.1 Appearance Quality The raw materials should be clean in appearance, without any obvious impurities. For scrap materials, there should be no dripping.

5.2 Radioactive contamination Radioactive contamination control in raw materials must meet the following requirements.

a) It should not contain radioactive materials;

b) The ambient dose equivalent rate of X-rays and gamma radiation from raw materials (including packaging) should not exceed the local natural radiation background value. 0.25 µSv/h;

c) alpha and beta surface contamination levels. The measurement area should be greater than 300 cm^2, and the alpha surface contamination should not exceed

0.04 Bq/cm^2, beta surface contamination should not exceed

0.04 Bq/cm^2. Pollution should not exceed

0.4 Bq/cm2.

5.3 Hazardous waste

5.3.1 The following hazardous substances shall be restricted from being mixed into raw materials.

a) Waste listed in the National Hazardous Waste List;

b) Identification shall be performed in accordance with GB 5085.1~5085.6.Any substance exhibiting one or more of the following properties. corrosiveness, toxicity, flammability, and reactivity. Other hazardous wastes with hazardous properties.

5.3.2 The mass of hazardous waste in the raw materials should not exceed 0.01% of the total mass of the raw materials.

5.4 Inclusions and Coatings

5.4.1 The requirements for inclusions in raw materials shall comply with the provisions of Table

2.This includes inclusions and contamination of powdery substances (dust, sludge, crystalline salts, metals, etc.). The mass fraction of oxides and fiber dust (etc.) should not exceed 0.1%.

5.4.2 The mass of raw materials containing coatings should not exceed 5% of the total mass of the raw materials.

5.5 Volatile Matter The moisture content of the volatiles in the raw materials shall be negotiated between the supplier and the buyer, and other volatiles shall comply with the provisions of Table 2.

5.6 Physical quantity of zinc and zinc alloys The actual quantity of zinc and zinc alloys in the raw materials should conform to the provisions of Table 2.

5.7 Metal recovery rate and chemical composition The metal recovery rate and chemical composition of the raw materials should meet the requirements of Table 3.

5.8 Other requirements

5.8.1 The raw materials shall not contain flammable or explosive materials.

5.8.2 The raw materials shall not contain sealed containers, pressure vessels or other similar items.

6 Test Methods

6.1 Appearance Quality The appearance quality of raw materials is inspected visually.

6.2 Radioactive Contamination The testing for radioactive contamination of raw materials shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of SN/T 0570-2023.

6.3 Hazardous waste Hazardous waste from raw materials shall be subject to sensory inspection. If the determination is uncertain, the provisions of GB 5085.1 to GB 5085.6 shall apply.

6.4 Inclusions and Coatings

6.4.1 The proportion of inclusions in raw materials shall be estimated by visual inspection. When it is uncertain whether the requirements are met, inspection shall be carried out according to

6.4.2 Weigh and record the sample mass (m). Use a sieve with 2mm apertures to sieve the sample, removing powder particles with a diameter no larger than 2mm. Weigh and record the mass (m1) of the separated powdery material (dust, sludge, crystalline salts, metal oxides, and fiber dust, etc.). Formula (1) is used to calculate the mass fraction (wF) of the powder, and the value is expressed as %.

6.4.3 Continue sorting other impurities, removing waste wood, waste paper, waste plastic, waste rubber, waste glass, and stones, etc. (If necessary) At this time, the sample is broken up to mechanically separate any inclusions embedded within it. If separation is not possible, the entire piece of material is treated as an inclusion. Weighing and recording are then performed. The mass of other inclusions separated (m2). The mass fraction of inclusions (wJ) is calculated according to formula (2), and the value is expressed as %.

6.4.4 Continue to pick out the raw materials containing the coating from the sample. Weigh and record the mass (m3) of the separated raw materials containing the coating. Calculate the mass using formula (3). The percentage of raw materials containing coatings (wT) is expressed as a percentage.

6.5 Other volatile substances The testing of other volatile substances in the raw materials shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Appendix A.

6.6 Actual quantity of zinc and zinc alloys

6.6.1 The actual quantity of zinc and zinc alloy in the raw materials shall be estimated by visual inspection. If it is uncertain whether the requirements are met, testing shall be conducted according to 6.6.2.

6.6.2 The methods and procedures for testing the physical quantity of zinc and zinc alloys in raw materials are as follows:

6.7 Metal Recovery Rate The metal recovery rate of raw materials shall be tested in accordance with the provisions of Appendix B.

6.8 Chemical composition The chemical composition of the raw materials is as follows:

a) When the raw material is in block form, a portable rapid spectrometer can be used for preliminary testing of its chemical composition; when verification is required, it should be performed according to... Appendix B specifies the preparation of chemical composition samples and their testing according to GB/T 12689 (all parts).

b) When the raw material is scrap, prepare chemical composition samples according to Appendix B and test them according to GB/T 12689 (all parts);

c) When arbitration of the chemical composition of raw materials is required, it shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of GB/T 12689 (all parts).

6.9 Other Requirements Other requirements for raw materials are assessed using sensory evaluation.

7 Inspection Rules

7.1 Inspection and Acceptance The supplier shall inspect the raw materials to ensure that the product quality meets the requirements of this document. The buyer may inspect the received products in accordance with the provisions of this document. If the inspection results do not conform to the specifications in this document and the purchase order, the issue should be raised with the supplier within 30 days of receiving the products. This matter needs to be resolved through negotiation between both parties. If arbitration is required, it should be resolved through negotiation between the supplier and the buyer.

7.2 Batching Raw materials should be submitted for inspection in batches, and each batch should consist of raw materials of the same type of means of transport, the same waybill (bill of lading), the same category, and the same name. Complete. The batch weight of each inspection lot should not exceed 25t.

7.3 Test Items and Sampling

7.3.1 The inspection items for raw materials shall comply with the provisions of Table 4.

7.3.2 Raw material sampling shall be conducted randomly and shall comply with the provisions of Table 4.

7.4 Judgment of Test Results

7.4.1 The numerical rounding of the test results shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of GB/T 8170, and the rounding value comparison method shall be used for determination.

7.4.2 If any test result for the appearance quality, radioactive contamination, hazardous waste, or other requirements of the raw materials fails to meet the requirements, the batch shall be deemed unqualified. The raw materials were substandard.

7.4.3 The results of any one of the following tests on raw materials. inclusions and coatings, other volatiles, physical quantity of zinc and zinc alloys, metal recovery rate, and chemical composition. If the requirements are not met, double the sample size should be taken from the batch of raw materials, and the non-conforming item should be tested again. Results of the repeated test. If all samples pass the test, the batch of raw materials is deemed qualified; otherwise, the batch of raw materials is deemed unqualified.

8 Packaging, transportation, storage and accompanying documents

8.1 Packaging Raw materials can be supplied in bulk, packaged, briquetted, drummed, or bagged form. Whether packaging is required, as well as the packaging method, size, and weight, shall be negotiated between the supplier and the buyer. Sure.

8.2 Transportation and storage

8.2.1 During transportation, bulk raw materials of different categories and names should not be mixed. Raw materials of the same category but different names should be individually packaged. When the packaging is intact, each vehicle, ship, or container may be mixed, but they should be placed in categories and clearly labeled.

8.2.2 During transportation, storage, loading and unloading, and stacking of raw materials, no moisture should seep into or leak into the environment, and rain and snow protection facilities should be provided.

8.2.3 Raw materials should not be packaged or transported using packaging materials or vehicles containing corrosive substances such as acids, alkalis, or salts.

8.3 Accompanying Documents Each batch of raw materials should be accompanied by accompanying documentation, which should indicate.

a) Supplier's name;

b) Category and name of raw materials;

c) Gross weight and net weight;

d) Inclusions, coatings, and other volatiles;

e) Actual quantity of zinc and zinc alloys;

f) The supplier's quality inspection department's stamp;

g) This document number.

9.Order details The purchaser may, according to their own needs, include the following information in the purchase order for the products listed in this document.

a) Supplier's name, address, and contact information;

b) Category and name of raw materials;

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Editions of GB/T 13589

Edition	Title	Revision	Status
GB/T 13589-2026	Recycled zinc and zinc alloy raw materials	current edition	Current
GB/T 13589-2007	Recycled zinc and zinc alloy raw materials	previous edition	In force until 1 December 2026

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