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Rare earth materials (zircon and rutile concentrates) inspection is a process of quality control of goods at different stages of logistic chain, which minimizes major trade risks related to the likelihood of cargo delivered or received not according to agreed specification, not being supplied in agreed quantity or incomplete set of accompanying documents agreed between parties for rare earth materials (zircon and rutile concentrates) export/import operations is issued and received.

CISS GROUP provides rare earth materials (zircon and rutile concentrates) inspection services to large metallurgical holdings, processing plants, scrap steel purveyors and international metal trading companies during procurement, storage, as well as loading / unloading at intermediate warehouses or in ports around the world.

The distinctiveness of rare earth materials (zircon and rutile concentrates) inspection is due to zirconium concentrate is fire and explosion dangerous and has a general toxic effect on the human body. Inspection work must be carried out using personal protective equipment (respirator, goggles, overalls, safety shoes, gloves, hand protection).

Premises for storing this cargo must be equipped with ventilation units, which must be constantly operating during inspection work.

Accredited inspectors and laboratory technicians from CISS GROUP carry out rare earth materials (zircon and rutile concentrates) inspection at any point of the supply chain.

The main stages of rare earth materials (zircon and rutile concentrates) inspection:

Incoming/outgoing rare earth materials (zircon and rutile concentrates) inspection.

It is carried out during the procurement, delivery of rare earth materials (zircon and rutile concentrates) to warehouses or to the port, or during removal from the warehouses. The CISS GROUP inspector will visually assess the condition of the premises for the suitability for product storage; check the availability of a quality certificate for each delivered / shipped batch indicating the actual values of the controlled parameters; visually inspect the cargo for foreign inclusions and impurities, packaging (bags, soft containers) for strength and integrity, marking on the container; will check the weight of the incoming / unloaded cargo, take samples.

Acceptance of cleanliness containers / holds of vessels before loading rare earth materials (zircon and rutile concentrates).

This is a visual inspection of containers and empty holds for their cleanliness and suitability for rare earth materials (zircon and rutile concentrates) transportation. The inspector carefully examines their internal surfaces, checks the integrity and condition of locks, hinges and other fasteners on the container doors, rubber seals for container doors and hold covers.

Visual control of the loading process and sampling of rare earth materials (zircon and rutile concentrates).

During loading, the inspector controls the loading of rare earth materials (zircon and rutile concentrates), confirms the gross / net weight during re-weighing; in the case of loading rare earth materials (zircon and rutile concentrates) into the holds - the initial, intermediate and final check of the weight of the loaded cargo by the draft survey method, controls the fumigation process; conducts a visual assessment of the quality of the cargo, takes samples in accordance with sampling rules, forms composite samples. At the end of the loading, the inspector will seal the loaded containers or holds. He enters all the data into reports to which the client gets direct access. Note that the CISS GROUP loading inspection and sampling can be carried out around the clock on 24/7 basis.

Laboratory analyzes of rare earth materials (zircon and rutile concentrates) quality.

We check the quality of rare earth materials (zircon and rutile concentrates) exclusively in accredited laboratories in accordance with the requirements of agreed per contract international standards.

Tests of the physical properties of zirconium concentrate include testing the specimen for hardness, bulk density, determination of the angle of repose, moisture content, melting point, flammability, water solubility, color, mesh residue

Testing of the chemical properties of a sample include the determination of the mass fractions of the sum of zirconium and hafnium oxides, iron oxides, titanium dioxide, aluminum oxide, water, and aluminum oxide.

The mineral composition is also determined as a percentage: zircon, rutile, quartz and others.

The quality indicators of rutile concentrate include the mass fractions of titanium dioxide, alumina, iron oxide, silicon dioxide, zirconium dioxide, phosphorus pentoxide, sulfur, moisture, and the residue on the grid.

In the event that the test results do not comply with the contract specifications for at least one of the indicators, a repeated test for this indicator is carried out on a newly taken sample. Retest results apply to the entire batch.

Photo and video report.

The inspector records each stage of the inspection with photos and videos. All such data contain the date and time of recorded stage of inspection. At the end of the rare earth materials (zircon and rutile concentrates) inspection, CISS GROUP provides a detailed photo report of all stages of control and inspection.

Certificates.

Based on the results of the rare earth materials (zircon and rutile concentrates) inspection the final certificate or reports are issued. The client can check the authenticity of the documents using a unique QR code, which is the "key" to the CISS GROUP website, where pdf versions of certificates are stored. Our certificates are protected with a digital cryptographic signature, which also guarantees their reliability and security.

Digitally signed certificates are often required by banks to verify the integrity of trading process when financing trade operations in the form of a letter of credit.

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