Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard lays down the procedure to be followed in collecting and preparing samples from a lot in order to determine size distribution, moisture content and chemical composition of barytes in bulk.

1.2 It does not cover barytes in crushed and ground form for which sampling procedures have been laid down in the respective material specifications.

1.3 Sampling of barytes in railway wagons or trucks, ship's holds and stock piles have been considered separately.

1.4 This standard also includes a method for reporting the quality of bulk of the ore sampled.