ISO/DIS 8685

Aluminium ores — Sampling procedures

General information

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ISO

ISO/TC 79/SC 12 Aluminium ores

International Standard

73.060.40   Aluminium ores

Scope

Sets out requirements for the sampling from moving streams and stationary situations, including stopped-belt sampling, to provide gross samples for sample preparation. The procedures recommended may not be applicable in cases of extreme segregation, e.g. very wet ore due to its sticky nature, or very dry ore due to generation of dust.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

PUBLISHED
ISO 8685:1992

NOW

IN_DEVELOPMENT
ISO/DIS 8685
40.20 DIS ballot initiated: 12 weeks
Nov 2, 2026