GOST R 51572-2000

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  ГОСТ Р 51572-2000

STATE STANDARD OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

GOLD WEIGHTED BULLIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

GOSSTANDART OF RUSSIA
Moscow

Preface

1 DEVELOPED AND SUBMITTED by the Technical Committee on standardization TC 304 «Noble metals, alloys, industrial and jewelry products made of them; secondary resources containing noble metals», Ekaterinburg factory on processing of nonferrous metals

2 ADOPTED AND put INTO EFFECT by the Resolution of Gosstandart of Russia dated 23 February 2000, No. 48-St

3 INTRODUCED FOR THE FIRST TIME

The CONTENTS

GOST R 51572−2000

STATE STANDARD OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

GOLD WEIGHTED BULLIONS

Specifications

Gold weighted bullions.
Specifications

Date of introduction 2000−09−01

1 Scope

This standard applies to small bars of gold (hereinafter — the blocks) with weight from 1 to 1000 g intended for commercial and other purposes.

2 Normative references

The present standard features references to the following standards:

GOST 8273−75 wrapping Paper. Specifications

GOST 9347−74 Cardboard gasket and gasket from him. Specifications

GOST 10354−82 polyethylene Film. Specifications

GOST 14192−96 Marking of cargo

GOST 27973.0−88 Gold. General requirements for methods of analysis

GOST 27973.1−88 Gold. Methods of atomic-emission analysis

GOST 27973.2−88 Gold. Method of atomic-emission analysis with inductive plasma

GOST 27973.3−88 Gold. Method of atomic-absorption analysis

GOST R 52599−2006 Precious metals and their alloys. General requirements for methods of analysis

GOST R 53372−2009 Gold. Methods of analysis

GOST OIML R 76−1-2011 State system for ensuring the uniformity of measurements. Scales non-automatic actions. Part 1. Metrological and technical requirements. Test

GOST 166−89 (ISO 3599−76) Calipers. Specifications

GOST 427−75 Rulers measuring metal. Specifications

Note — When using this standard appropriate to test the effect of reference standards in the information system of General use — on the official website of the Federal Agency for technical regulation and Metrology on the Internet or in the annual information index «National standards» published as on January 1 of the current year, and the editions of the monthly information index «National standards» for the current year. If replaced with a reference standard, which was given an undated reference, then it is recommended to use the current version of this standard, taking into account all enabled in this version modifications. If replaced with a reference standard, which is given a dated reference, it is recommended to use the version of this standard referred to above by year of approval (acceptance). If after approval of this standard in the reference standard, which is given a dated reference, a change affecting a provision to which reference, the provision is recommended to be applied without taking into account this change. If the reference standard is cancelled without replacement, the position in which reference is made to him, recommended to be used in part not affecting this link.

(Changed edition, Rev. No. 1).

3 Symbols and abbreviations

In standard, the following symbols and abbreviations:

PLN 999,9: PLN — gold, 999,9 sample, i.e., the minimum noble metal content measured in parts per thousand mass units (ppm, PPT);

SSHZ 10, SLZ 500 With bar, sh — stamped execution; L — cast performance, Z — gold, number — nominal value of the mass of the ingot in grams.

Example of symbols of a gold bar weighing 20 g in building design:

Ingot SSHZ 20 GOST R 51572-2000

(Changed edition, Rev. No. 1).

4 Technical requirements

The ingots shall conform to the requirements of this standard.

Ingots put in cast and stamped.

4.1 Key parameters and dimensions

4.1.1 Dimensions and annotations bars are given in table 1.

Table 1 — Designation, dimensions and mass of a small bar of gold

(Changed edition, Rev. No. 1).

4.1.2 Form of ingots shall conform to Appendix A.

4.2 Characteristics (properties)

4.2.1 Bars made from brands gold PLN 999,9 m PLN 999,5 m, 3l 999м, PLN 995м, the mass fraction of gold and the amount of impurities which must meet the requirements specified in table 2.

Table 2 — Chemical composition of gold in the dimensional ingot

Percentage

(New edition, Rev. No. 1).

4.2.2 the surface of the ingots must be free of grease, burrs, cracks, delamination, slag and other foreign inclusions. On the front surface of ingot cast performance allowed concavity, sinuosity as a result of shrinkage during solidification of the metal.

4.2.3 Weight and ingots limit deviations from it shall conform to table 1.

4.3 Marking

4.3.1 Marking applied on the front side of each ingot. It should contain:

the inscription «RUSSIA» located in the oval;

— the nominal mass of ingot, g;

— the name of the metal: «GOLD»;

— mass fraction of gold in the samples;

— trademark of the manufacturer;

number (code) of the ingot.

4.3.2 the Order of the markings on the ingot is given in Appendix A.

Notes

1 by agreement with the manufacturer details on the front side of the ingot can be performed in English in Appendix B. In the ingots with a mass of 50 grams and less is allowed to put an inscription: «MELTER ASSAYER».

2 On the ingot may be caused to the trademark of the customer or other symbols, as agreed upon with the manufacturer.

3 Marking ingots with mass equal to or multiples of Troy ounces, is only performed in accordance with Appendix B, the nominal weight of such ingots is applied in Troy ounces, for example, the nominal mass of ingots SSHZ 31,1 31,1 SLZ and is denoted as «1 oz» or «1 ounce troy».

(Changed edition, Rev. No. 1).

4.3.3 Marking of the ingot shall be clear, legible. Print marking text on a stamped bars must be convex on the cast bars it can be pushed. No corrections labeling, merge letters and numbers.

The number of the ingot is set by the manufacturer and is done with a metal stamp. It can be applied to a laser or other method.

Note — By agreement with the customer the number of the ingot weighing 50 grams and less can be printed on the reverse side.

4.4 Packing

4.4.1 Each ingot Packed in the package of polyethylene film according to GOST 10354. The bars should be stacked in rows in a wooden box, manufactured according to the normative document. Each number must be separated from the next paper according to GOST 8273 and cardboard according to GOST 9347. The boxes are Packed in a metal container.

It is allowed to deliver the boxes without packing in container, in this case, the wall thickness of the box shall not be less than 10 mm and can be equipped with handles.

Net weight of each seat must not exceed 50 kg.

Allowed the use of other packaging materials and types of packaging that protect the bars from damage.

4.4.2 Each ingot is accompanied by a manufacturer’s certificate in Appendix B.

In agreement with the manufacturer in the certificate may be made to the trademark and the name of the customer.

4.4.3 Each delivery bullion must be accompanied by a specification, protected by plastic film that fits into one of the packing boxes.

In specifications should be specified:

— the name of the manufacturer;

— number and date of the specification;

— product name: «gold scoops»;

— the designation of this standard;

— the name of the recipient;

— batch numbers;

— the numbers of places;

— number of ingots;

nominal bar weight, g;

— mass fraction of gold, %;

— chemically pure gold weight, g;

— number of bars for parties.;

— the year of issue;

— signatures of responsible persons.

Note allowed in the specifications on bullion gold brands 999м PLN and PLN 995м additionally specify the mass fraction of silver, %, chemically pure mass of silver,

4.4.4 Each batch of ingots is accompanied by a document about quality (passport), which must be specified:

— the name of the manufacturer;

— product name: «gold scoops»;

— the symbol of the ingot;

— the batch number;

— number of ingots;

— mass fraction of gold and impurities, %;

— the number of ingots making up the consignment.;

— the mass of the party bars, g;

room specifications;

— the year of issue;

— stamp (seal) of the technical control of manufacturer;

— signatures of responsible persons.

Notes

1 may be an indication limit values of gold (at least) and impurities (no more).

2 By agreement with consumer it is permitted to accompany each ingot an extract from a passport, containing: manufacturer’s name; product name; symbol ingot, batch number; the number of the ingot; mass fraction of gold and impurities, %; the weight of the ingot; specification number; year of manufacture; rubber stamp (seal); signature of the responsible person.

4.4.3, 4.4.4 (Revised edition, Edit. No. 1).

4.4.5 On each drawer be tagged or stamped with the number specification number and location if it is not in the container. Boxes are marked according to GOST 14192 with the indication of manipulation sign «Fragile. Caution.»

4.4.6 Each container, the box should be sealed or sealed by the manufacturer.

5 acceptance Rules

5.1 the Ingots are accepted by the parties. Party bars in the cast version should consist of ingots made from the same batch of granules or powder.

Party stamped ingots of performance shall consist of ingots made from the blanks received the same fuse.

The weight of the batch shall not exceed 100 kg.

5.2 determination of the chemical composition of the gold bullion cast performance produced on any two bars from the party (bottoms). A sample taken from two opposite diagonal corners by segments, cutting or drilling.

Allowed sampling to determine the chemical composition of the gold bullion to hold in mid-spill bottoms for receiving granules or powder.

Can be applied other rules of sample pellets or powder, does not reduce the representativeness of the sample.

5.1, 5.2 (New edition, Rev. No. 1).

5.3 determination of the chemical composition of gold bars forged execution made on samples taken from each heat prior to casting or cast workpiece. The sample is taken from two opposite ends of cast billet by segments, cutting or drilling. Allowed sampling of the ingots for 5.4.

Can be applied other rules of sampling does not reduce the representativeness of the sample. The manufacturer guarantees the gold content in the ingot according to the requirements of 4.2.1.

5.4 If necessary, the determination of chemical composition of gold from the customer can be carried out on samples taken from any two bars of the party (bottoms) by drilling in the opposite corners of the ingot to a depth equal to half the thickness of the ingot.

Allowed as a sample to use the ingot, the surface of which is prepared in accordance with the requirements of the document on method of analysis.

(Changed edition, Rev. No. 1).

5.5 Checking the quality of the surface (4.2.2), mass (4.2.3) and labelling (4.3) subjected to every ingot.

5.6 checking the quality of the packing (4.4), including documentation, are subjected to 100% of the party bars.

5.7 Upon receipt of unsatisfactory results of analysis of the chemical composition (4.2.1) a second check for twice the number of samples selected from the same batch. The results of the repeated checking are final and apply to the entire party.

5.8 If there is disagreement in the assessment of the chemical composition of gold from the manufacturer and the customer to carry out the arbitration samples, which are selected in the manner prescribed in 5.2 and 5.3. The shelf life test samples not less than 30 calendar days from the date of shipment, unless otherwise provided by the terms of the contract.

(Changed edition, Rev. No. 1).

5.9 Sizes of ingots is controlled once a month on a single ingot from the same batch.

(Added, Rev. No. 1).

6 Methods to control

6.1 determination of the chemical composition of gold performed according to GOST 27973.0, 27973.1 GOST, GOST 27973.2, GOST 27973.3, 53372 GOST R, GOST R 52599 and/or other methods, certified in the prescribed manner and providing the requirements of this standard.

6.2 the weight of ingots is carried out on scales meeting the requirements of GOST OIML R 76−1 and providing the required accuracy.

Allowed to use other means of mass measurement provided that the applied weights are high (II) or the special (I) accuracy class according to GOST OIML R 76−1 part of the error of weighing.

6.1, 6.2 (New edition, Rev. No. 1).

6.3 Control of the surface quality, marking, and packaging ingots is carried out without the use of magnifying devices.

6.4 Sizes of ingots measured by Vernier caliper according to GOST 166 or a metal line GOST 427.

Allowed the use of other measuring instruments providing the required accuracy.

(Added, Rev. No. 1).

7 Storage and transportation

7.1 Storage and transportation of ingots of gold carried out in accordance with established requirements [1].

APPENDIX A
(required)

The order of labeling of a small bar of gold

1 — the number (code) of the ingot; 2 — trademark of the manufacturer;
3 — mass fraction of gold in the samples; 4 — nominal weight of the ingot

(New edition, Rev. No. 1).

APPENDIX B
(required)

The order of labeling of a small bar of gold in English

1 — the number (code) of the ingot; 2 — trademark of the manufacturer;
3 — mass fraction of gold in the samples; 4 — nominal weight of the ingot¹⁾

_________

¹⁾ On the ingots, equal to or a multiple of a Troy ounce, the nominal mass is applied in Troy ounces according to 4.3.2.

(New edition, Rev. No. 1).

THE APP
(required)

The contents of the certificate of the ingot

RUSSIAN FEDERATION

(Changed edition, Rev. No. 1).

APPENDIX D
(reference)

Bibliography

[1] the instruction on the procedure for accounting and storage of precious metals, precious stones, products from them and reporting their production, use and circulation, approved by order of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation from 29.08.2001 № 68н.