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UNWROUGHT METAL [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metallurgy - General
- Smelting of Metal
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- primary metal
1, record 1, English, primary%20metal
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- virgin metal 2, record 1, English, virgin%20metal
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Metal extracted by reduction, or by decomposition of, a metallic compound and which has not been subjected to any processing other than casting into unwrought forms. It may incorporate suitably identified uncontaminated scrap from the ingot producer's as well as the wrought product manufacturer's own operation. 3, record 1, English, - primary%20metal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
primary metal: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - primary%20metal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Métallurgie générale
- Fusion (Métallurgie générale)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- métal de première fusion
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tal%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20fusion
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Métal [...] obtenu directement à partir du minerai. 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9tal%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20fusion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Métal qui provient de la réduction ou de la décomposition d'un composé métallique et qui n'a jamais subi de mise en œuvre autre que la coulée en formes brutes. Des retours de fabrication peuvent être incorporés par les producteurs et les transformateurs à la condition qu'ils soient convenablement identifiés et non contaminés. 3, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9tal%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20fusion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
métal de première fusion : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9tal%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20fusion
Record 1, Key term(s)
- métal vil
- métal de première transformation
- métal neuf
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-05-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Metallurgy - General
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Unwrought Metal Sales Act
1, record 2, English, Unwrought%20Metal%20Sales%20Act
correct, Quebec
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chapter V-5 repealed in December 1984. 1, record 2, English, - Unwrought%20Metal%20Sales%20Act
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
- Métallurgie générale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Loi sur la vente du métal brut
1, record 2, French, Loi%20sur%20la%20vente%20du%20m%C3%A9tal%20brut
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chapitre V-5 abrogé en décembre 1984. 1, record 2, French, - Loi%20sur%20la%20vente%20du%20m%C3%A9tal%20brut
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-09-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Unwrought Metal Sales Ordinance
1, record 3, English, Unwrought%20Metal%20Sales%20Ordinance
correct, Northwest Territories
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Unwrought Metal Sales Ordinance
1, record 3, French, Unwrought%20Metal%20Sales%20Ordinance
correct, Northwest Territories
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-07-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Metallurgy - General
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- primary metal industry
1, record 4, English, primary%20metal%20industry
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
primary metal :Metal extracted by reduction, or by decomposition of a metallic compound and which has not been subjected to any processing other than casting into unwrought forms. 2, record 4, English, - primary%20metal%20industry
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Métallurgie générale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- industrie des métaux de première fusion
1, record 4, French, industrie%20des%20m%C3%A9taux%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20fusion
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- industrie du métal de première fusion 2, record 4, French, industrie%20du%20m%C3%A9tal%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20fusion
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1990-02-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Raw Materials (Iron and Steel)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- unwrought metal
1, record 5, English, unwrought%20metal
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In this chapter the expression "unwrought" means forms which may be simply cut-to-length for shipping or to make the metal suitable for further processing. It also includes scalping or de-scalping surfaces to prepare them for rolling, extrusion or forging. 2, record 5, English, - unwrought%20metal
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Unwrought bars of unalloyed copper. 3, record 5, English, - unwrought%20metal
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matières premières (Sidérurgie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- métal sous forme brute
1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9tal%20sous%20forme%20brute
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- métal à l'état brut 2, record 5, French, m%C3%A9tal%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tat%20brut
masculine noun
- métal non ouvré 2, record 5, French, m%C3%A9tal%20non%20ouvr%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le présent Chapitre, l'expression «sous forme brute» signifie des formes simplement découpées en longueur pour le transport ou pour rendre le métal utilisable à des traitements ultérieurs. Sont également comprises les surfaces scalpées ou décapées en vue du laminage, filage ou forgeage. 1, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9tal%20sous%20forme%20brute
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «à l'état brut» et «non ouvré» proviendraient de la Nomenclature de Bruxelles. 3, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9tal%20sous%20forme%20brute
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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