BS 6043-1.1:2002

This standard BS 6043-1.1:2002 Methods of sampling and test for carbonaceous materials used in aluminium manufacture. Electrode pitch is classified in these ICS categories:

• 71.100.10 Materials for aluminium production
• 75.140 Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products

This International Standard specifies methods for sampling and preparing samples prior to testing of binder pitch used in the manufacture of electrodes for the electrolytic production of aluminium.

These methods are applicable to grades of pitch in liquid or solid form, the latter having softening points higher than 30 °C (determined according to the method specified in ISO 5940), in bulk, or in a number of containers making up one batch at sites of manufacture, storage, or delivery. Sampling methods and sampling plans for large consignments, or lots, of pitch in liquid form during the loading and unloading of ships are included.