[SMM Analysis: Summary of New Requirements in the Standard for Recycled Black Mass for Lithium-Ion Batteries]
SMM, January 20: Recently, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China issued GB/T 45203-2024, "Recycled Black Mass for Lithium-Ion Batteries." This specification elaborates on multiple requirements and regulations regarding the specific chemical composition, inspection and acceptance standards, sampling and sample preparation, as well as packaging and transportation conditions for recycled black mass used in lithium-ion batteries. The main highlights are as follows:
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