PM/ IS 2830/ 1/ August 2018

PRODUCT MANUAL FOR

Carbon Steel Cast Billet Ingots, Billets, Blooms and Slabs for
Re-Rolling into Steel for General Structural Purposes
According to IS 2830:2012

This Product Manual shall be used as reference material by all Regional/Branch Offices & licensees
to ensure coherence of practice and transparency in operation of certification under Scheme-I of
Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 for various products. The
document may also be used by prospective applicants desirous of obtaining BIS certification
licence/certificate.
1. Product : IS 2830:2012

Title : Carbon Steel Cast Billet Ingots, Billets, Blooms and Slabs
for Re-Rolling into Steel for General Structural Purposes

No. of amendments : 1

2. Sampling Guidelines

a) Raw material : No specific requirement

b) Grouping Guidelines : Please refer Annex - A

c) Sample Size : For Physical tests: Camber, Bend, Dimensions &

Tolerences shall be carried out in the factory

For chemical composition:5 pieces of 50 X 50 mm/50 g

drillings (samples are to be drawn by discarding the Heat
Affected Zone in case of gas cutting ).

3. List of Test Equipment : Please refer Annex - B

4. Scheme of Inspection and : Please refer Annex - C

Testing

5. Possible tests in a day : Freedom from defects, Dimensions, Camber , Bend, ,Chemical
Composition: By chemical method -- C, S, Mn or By
instrumental method –all required elements.

6. Scope of the Licence :

Licence is granted to use Standard Mark as per IS 2830:2012 with the following scope:

Name of the product Carbon Steel Cast Billet Ingots, Billets, Blooms and Slabs for
Re-Rolling into Steel for General Structural Purposes

Product Type/ Cast Billet Ingots, Billets, Blooms and Slabs of designations
Designation/ and Grades, with/without microalloying
Grade/Alloying

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

Manak Bhawan, 9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi – 110002
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TO PRODUCT MANUAL FOR
Carbon steel cast billet ingots, billets, blooms and slabs for
Re-rolling into steel for general structural purpose
According to IS 2830:2012

GROUPING GUIDELINES

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Grouping has been done on the basis of grade and designation as under:
SI.No. Type Classification
1. Type (a) Cast Billet Ingot
(b) Billet
(c) Bloom
(d) Slab
2. Grade (a) Grade A (lowest grade)
(based on Sulphur and (b) Grade B
Phosphorus content) (c) Grade C (highest grade)
3. Designation
Designation %Mn
(based on Carbon and
(a) C15, C18, C20 0.30-0.60
Manganese content)
(b)C15 MMn, C18 MMn, 0.60-1.00
C20 MMn
(c) C15 HMn, C18 HMn, 1.00-1.80
C20 HMn
(d) C25 HMn 1.80 Max
*
No grade is specified against C25 HMn designation

Based on the above, the product may be divided into the following four groups:
Group-1 (a) C15,C18,C20
Group-2 (b) C15 MMn,C18 MMn,C20 MMn
Group-3 (c) C15 HMn,C18 HMn,C20 HMn
Group-4 (d) C25 HMn
1) One sample may be drawn from each group as above for chemical testing only, to cover all the
designations of the product within that group. The sample drawn from each group shall meet following
criteria:

a) If sample of grade-C has been tested and found conforming, the scope may cover
grades A and B also. Similarly, if sample of grade B has been tested and found conforming, grade
A may also be covered in the scope of licence.

b) In case a manufacturer applies for GOL/Inclusion of more than one product type (Cast Billet Ingot,
Billet, Bloom or slab) for the same Grade and Designation, separate samples from each product
type for chemical test shall not be drawn.

c) In case applicant /licensee intend to cover designations in the group with micro-alloying the
sample to be drawn, for independent testing from each group for chemical tests only as mentioned
above, shall be with micro-alloying.

d) In case applicant intends to cover designations with Cu-bearing quality in the group, one additional
sample of Cu-bearing quality shall be drawn from the group.
2) For testing of Dimensions, Microscopic defects, Shape for considering GOL, one sample of any size,
grade, designation of each product type intends to be covered in the licence may be tested in the
factory. Separate samples are not required to be tested for physical parameters for each
size/grade/designation.

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 However, while considering inclusion of a new variety (product type/grade/designation), licensee shall
submit factory test report for physical parameters if the physical parameters are different from the ones
already tested.

3) If mutually agreed between purchaser and manufacturer for carrying out Sulphur print and macro-
examination tests in case of cast billet ingots, separate samples for each size, irrespective of
grade/designation may be drawn for testing in-house. In case no test facilities are available, details may
be sought from the applicant with respect to the arrangement proposed for testing of optional
requirements. In the absence of conduct of these tests in-house/arrangement for testing, the
manufacturer shall submit an undertaking that no claim for conformity of the product to such
requirements will be made.

4) While drawing samples for independent testing, applicable declaration as per Notes given under
Table-1 of IS 2830:2012 may be obtained and reflected in the test request appropriately.

5) If the above sample passes, then licence may be granted/inclusion be done for the Designations of the
Group. However, it shall be ensured that the firm is having all necessary manufacturing and testing
facilities for the Grades/Designations /Product type of carbon Steel to be included in the licence.

6) During the operation of license, BO shall ensure that all Grades & Designations covered in the license
are drawn for independent testing on rotation over a period of time.

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 ANNEXURE B
TO PRODUCT MANUAL FOR
Carbon steel cast billet ingots, billets, blooms and slabs for
Re-rolling into steel for general structural purpose
According to IS 2830:2012

LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENTS

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Major test equipment required to test as per requirements of Indian Standard.

Sl. No. Test Equipment/Chemicals and Identification Tests Used in with Clause
Numbers (Where applicable) Reference
1. Instrumental methods Cl 6.1,6.1.1, 6.2, 6.3 for
Spectrometer: atomic-absorption spectrometry, C,S,P,Mn,Si,Al, Cu, Microalloying
inductively coupled plasma atomic emission, and alloying elements content
inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
techniques, spark source optical emission
spectrometry.

Spectrophotometer Mn,S,P,Si

2. Strohlein or Leco apparatus with all attachments cl.6.1, 6.1.1, 6.3 –C& S
Barometer with chart, Hot plate, Muffle furnace, (chemical method, alternative to
Complete range of glass wares, measuring instrumental method)
cylinders, Desiccator, porcelain boats or ceramic
crucibles, Thermometer, Electronic Balance, Distilled
Water,Hot air oven, Oxygen - 99.5 percent minimum
purity,ether or acetone, Standard Reference Material
(NML) with certificate

Reagents for C: tin granules or pure iron fillings,

acidulated water/brine water, methyl red,caustic potash

Reagents for S: Ceramic boats/crucibles – desiccators,

Fluxes -Low sulphur copper, tin or iron, Dilute
hydrochloric acid, Starch Iodide solution, Potassium
iodate
3. Weighing balance, Heater/ Heating element along with Phosphorus content Cl 6.1.1, 6.3
energy regulator, Ice water bath, Vol Flask Cap – 1 (chemical method, alternative to
litre, (Whatman) filter paper No. 040,Suction Filtration instrumental method)
Facility, Filter paper pulp pad,Standard Reference
Material (NML) with certificate

Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4), Sodium Nitrite

(Na2NO3), Ammonium Molybdate [(NH4)2 Mo2O7],
Ammonium Phosphate [(NH4)3 PO4], Potassium
Nitrate (K2NO3), Phenolphthalein Solution, Rectified
spirit or methyl alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH),
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF), Perchloric Acid (HClO4),
Sulphurous Acid, ,Hydrobromic Acid (HBr) , other
chemicals and reagent as applicable

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4. Hot plate, Conical flask Manganese content Cl 6.1,6.1.1, 6.3
Reagents: (chemical method, alternative to
instrumental method)
silver nitrate, ammonium persulphate sodium arsenite
solution, Dilute Nitric Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Dilute
Sulphuric Acid,Concentrated .Nitric Acid, NaCl
Solution, Permanganic acid
5. Medium textured filter paper, Porcelain casserole, Silicon content Cl 6.1,6.1.1, 6.3
platinum crucible,filter paper pulp, hot plate, hot air (chemical method, alternative to
oven, muffle furnace instrumental method)

Reagents: Silver nitrate solution, concentrated nitric

acid, concentrated sulphuric
acid, Dilute Hydrochloric Acid,
Dilute SulphuricAcid, PerchloricAcid, Tartaric acid
and hydroflouric acid
6. Plate, Muffle Furnace, porcelain or silica crucible, Cu content Cl 6.2, 6.3
(chemical method, alternative to
Reagents: HotWash Solution(dilute sulphuric acid instrumental method)
solution 1 : 99 v/v with hydrogen sulphide), dilute
sulphuric acid, hydrogen sulphide, Dilute Nitric Acid,
Sodium Fluoride, solid, Dilute Ammonium
Hydroxide,Acetic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Starch
Solution, Sodium Thiosulphate Solution, Ammonium
Bifluoride Solution
7. ashless paper pulp, paper pulp pad, hot plate, Ni content Cl 6.1,6.1.1, 6.3
dessicator, (chemical method, alternative to
instrumental method)

Reagents: ammonium nitrate, methyl red, dilute

ammonium hydroxide, Concentrated hydrochloric acid
Concentrated nitric acid, Perchloric acid, Hydrofluoric
Acid
8. Hot plate, stop watch Cr content Cl 6.1,6.1.1, 6.3
(chemical method, alternative to
Reagents: dilute sulphuric acid and phosphoric instrumental method)
acid mixture, concentrated nitric acid, ammonium
persulphate, silver nitrate, dilute hydrochloric acid,
ferrous ammonium sulphate, standard potassium
permanganate solution.
9. Inert gas fusion followed by determination using Nitrogen Content Cl. 6.1
thermal conductivity detector
10. Direct control – inspection through naked eye or using Freedom from Defects (Cl.9)
a magnifier (VCM) at a magnification of 3 to 6 times.

Indirect control using more sophisticated optical and

optoelectronic apparatuses and devices. This covers
endoscopes, periscopes and TV cameras.

11. i) metal-saw cutting machine/ gas cutting Macro-examination (Cl 10.1)

equipment/abrasive cutting wheel
ii) Machine grinding unit with metallographic polish
paper No. 00, 000 for finer finish
iii) Lathe/shaper

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 iv)Cleaning Agent;
v) Stiff Fibre Brush;
vi) Hot plate;
vii) Etching tank(Dish/tray of porcelain, corrosion
resistant glass/ Heat resistant glass/ corrosion resistant
alloys)
resistant Container; and
viii) Etching Reagents as
per Table 1 of IS 11371
ix) Thermometer
x) Stop Watch
xi) Water Bath
xii) alcohol
12. i) Machine grinding unit Sulphur Print Tests (cl.10.1)
ii) Lathe/shaper
iii) Photo-sensitive paper/ flat film
iv) Sulphuric Acid( ρ20 = 1.84 g/ml)
v) Sodium thiosulphate(hypo solution): 15-20%
vi) Water Bath with Heater
vii) Stop Watch
viii) wad of wet cotton wool
ix)Surface Roughness Tester(optional)
x)Rubber roller
13. i) Cord; ii) Measuring Tape Bend (Cl 10.2);
iii) Depth Gauge or Vernier Caliper Camber (Cl 10.3)
iv) Straight Edge
v) Flat bench
14. i) Measuring Tape; and Dimensions(cl. 11)
ii) Vernier Caliper Tolerances(Cl. 12)
Nitrogen content shall be occasionally tested.

Note: The above is an indicative list for the purpose of guidance only

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 ANNEXURE C
TO PRODUCT MANUAL FOR
Carbon steel cast billet ingots, billets, blooms and slabs for
Re-rolling into steel for general structural purpose
According to IS 2830:2012

SCHEME OF INSPECTION AND TESTING

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LABORATORY - A laboratory shall be maintained which shall be suitably equipped (as per the
requirement given in column 2 of Table 1) and staffed, where different tests given in the specification
shall be carried out in accordance with the methods given in the specification.

1.1 The manufacturer shall prepare a calibration plan for the test equipments.

2. TEST RECORDS – The manufacturer shall maintain test records for the tests carried out to
establish conformity.

3. LABELLING & MARKING –

The Standard Mark as given in the Schedule of the license and Licence Number (i.e.
CM/L………….) shall be incorporated, and the marking shall be done as per the provisions of the
Indian Standard, provided always that the product thus marked conforms to all the requirement of the
specification.

4. CONTROL UNIT – All carbon steel cast billet ingots or semi-finished products representing same
cast, grade, designation and manufactured under uniform conditions of production in the same place.

5. LEVELS OF CONTROL - The tests as indicated in column 1 of Table 1 and the levels of control
in column 3 of Table 1, shall be carried out on the whole production of the factory which is covered
by this plan and appropriate records maintained in accordance with paragraph 2 above.

5.1 All the production which conforms to the Indian Standards and covered by the licence should be
marked with Standard Mark.

6. TEST CERTIFICATE-For each consignment of BIS Certified material conforming to

IS 2830:2012 there shall be a test certificate which shall contain the Standard Mark, the cast/Control
Unit number and the corresponding test results (as given in Annexure-I enclosed)

7. REJECTIONS – Disposal of non-conforming product shall be done in such a way so as to ensure

that there is no violation of provisions of BIS Act, 2016. Any rejected material which is potentially re-
salable be sheared or cut or deformed in such a manner that it cannot be used for any other purpose
except re-melting. A separate record shall be maintained giving information on quantity and cast
number/coil number/control unit number, as applicable, relating to all such rejections/defective/sub-
standard material of the production not conforming to the requirements of the Specification and the
method of its disposal. Such material shall in no case be stored together with that conforming to the
Specification. The Standard Mark (if already applied) on rejected material should be defaced.

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 ANNEXURE C
TO PRODUCT MANUAL FOR
Carbon steel cast billet ingots, billets, blooms and slabs for
Re-rolling into steel for general structural purpose
According to IS 2830:2012

SCHEME OF INSPECTION AND TESTING

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TABLE 1: LEVELS OF CONTROL

(1) (2) (3) (4)
TEST LEVELS OF
DETAILS CONTROL
Claus Requirement Test Method Test No. of Frequen REMARKS
e s equipment Sample cy
requiremen s
t
R: required
(or) S: Sub-
contracting
permitted
Clause Reference
6 Chemical IS 2830 &
Composition IS 228
(Various
Parts)
Or any
established
Chemical/
Instr.
method
Ladle 6.1, -do- R One Each
Analysis 6.1.1, Cast
6.2,
Table-1
Check 6.3, 7,8, -do- R One Each
Analysis 8.1, Cast
8.1.1,
8.2,
Table-2
9 Freedom 9.1, 9.2 IS 2830 R Adequate inspection on each item to
from Defects ensure free from defects

10.1 Macro- 10.1, IS 2830 & S As mutually agreed to between

examination 14 IS 11371 manufacturer and purchaser.

Sulphur 10.1 IS 2830 & S -do-

Print Tests IS 12037

10.2 Bend 10.2 IS 2830 R Adequate inspection to ensure each

item to be as per requirement of the
standard.

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 10.3 Camber 10.2 IS 2830 R Adequate inspection to ensure each
item to be as per requirement of the
standard.
11 & Dimensions 11.1,11. IS 2830 R Adequate inspection to ensure each
12 & 1.1,11.2 item conforms to nominal
Tolerances ,11.2.1, dimensions as agreed between and
11.2.2, tolerances as stipulated in the
11.3, 12 standard.
,12.1,12
.2, 12.3
and
Table 3
13 Marking 13.1, IS 2830 R Unless otherwise agreed the
13.2, material shall be marked as given in
13.3 , 13.2 and 13.3 of IS 2830:2012
13.4 &
Table-4

Note-1: Whether test equipment is required or sub-contracting is permitted in column 2 shall be

decided by the Bureau and shall be mandatory. Sub-contracting is permitted to a laboratory
recognized by the Bureau or Government laboratories empaneled by the Bureau.

Note-2: The control unit and levels of control as decided by the Bureau are obligatory to which the
licensee shall comply with.

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 ANNEXURE I BIS
Page 4 of 4 STANDARD
(Para 6 of the Scheme of Inspection and Testing) MARK
XYZ IRON AND STEEL COMPANY
(Registered office Address and works address)
TEST CERTIFICATE FOR CARBON STEEL CAST BILLET INGOTS, BILLETS, BLOOMS AND SLABS FOR
RE-ROLLING INTO STEEL FOR GENERAL STRUCTURAL PURPOSE

TEST CERTIFICATE No.__________________________________________________________ DATE_____________

To M/s_________________________________________________________________________________
We certified that the material described below fully conforms to 2830:2012 Chemical composition and Physical properties of the product, as tested in
accordance with the Scheme of Inspection and Testing contained in the BIS Certification Marks LicenceNo.CM/L_____________________ are as indicated
below against each order No.

(PLEASE REFER TO IS 2830:2012 FOR DETAILS OF SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS)

TEST RESULTS

Order (nom Control Grade Quantity CHEMICAL COMPOSITION PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Colour
No. & Size) Unit & in tonnes code Remarks
Date No. Quality
C S P Si Mn *Cu @Micro Al Bend Camber Freedom Toleran #Sulphur #macro-
% % % % % % Alloying % from ces print test examina
Elements defects tests tion

%
*
For copper-bearing quality
#
If agreed between
@
Micro-alloying element present should be indicated
REMARKS
WAGON NO.
TRUCK NO. FOR XYZ IRON AND STEEL COMPANY
(It is suggested that size A4 paper be used for this test certificate)

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