BS ISO 9599:2015 specifies a gravimetric loss-in-mass method for the determination of the
hygroscopic moisture content in analysis samples of copper, lead, zinc, and nickel sulfide concentrates.The method is applicable to copper, lead, zinc, and nickel sulfide concentrates free from volatile organic
flotation reagents, for example kerosene, and with hygroscopic moisture contents between 0,05 %
(m/m) and 2 % (m/m). The hygroscopic moisture content is used to correct the analysis results from
the equilibrated moisture level to the dry basis.NOTE The result of the determination of hygroscopic moisture content using this International Standard should
not be reported as part of the analysis of a concentrate sample. Whenever the bulk moisture content of a commercial
shipment of concentrate is required, ISO 10251 should be used. The determination of hygroscopic moisture content
and the determination of bulk moisture content are connected with each other. In both determinations, the same
state of dryness has to be achieved, in order to ascertain the correct metal content of a lot.This method is not applicable to sulfide concentrates that are susceptible to oxidation (see 6.3, note 2).
Annex A sets out a modified procedure, which can be used for sulfide concentrates that are susceptible
to oxidation.Cross References:ISO 10251ISO 12743All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.