Description
This cargo is a by-product from the smelting of iron ore, ilmenite and
titanomagnetite. Grey or black, small to large size lumps (up to 45 tonnes), granulated
iron included. Depending on the dominant size, Iron by-products from smelting of iron
ore, ilmenite and titanomagnetite is called variously:
Iron pan
edges
Separation of iron
Granulated
iron
Plate iron
Pool
iron
Flat iron
|
|
K1-K3 bears
Steel
bears
Pig iron by-product
Beach
iron
Iron skulls
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Characteristics
| Physical properties
|
| Size
|
Angle of
repose
|
Bulk density
(kg/m3)
|
Stowage factor
(m3/t)
|
| Various
|
Not
applicable
|
Various
|
Various
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| Hazard classification
|
| Class
|
Subsidiary
hazard(s)
|
MHB
|
Group
|
| Not
applicable
|
Not
applicable
|
Not
applicable
|
C
|
Hazard
No special hazards.
This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.
Stowage and segregation
No special requirements.
Hold cleanliness
No special requirements.
Weather precautions
No special requirements.
Loading
Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4
and 5 of this Code.
The tank top may be overstressed unless the cargo is evenly spread across
the tank top to equalize the weight distribution. Due consideration shall be given to
ensure that the tank top is not overstressed during the voyage and during loading by a
pile of the cargo. Large pieces shall not be dropped in the cargo hold and placement of
very large lumps shall be such that the tank top is not overstressed by point loads. The
weight distribution in the hold shall be considered during loading.
Precautions
Bilge wells of the cargo spaces shall be protected from ingress of the
cargo.
Ventilation
No special requirements.
Carriage
No special requirements.
Discharge
When this cargo is discharged by magnet or spider grab:
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.1 the deck and deck machineries shall be protected from falling
cargo; and
-
.2 damages to the ship shall be checked, after the completion of
discharge.
Clean-up
No special requirements.