What is BS EN 1173 – Copper and copper alloys about?
BS EN 1173 is a European standard that discusses the material condition designation for copper and copper alloys. Copper and Copper alloys are some of the most versatile engineering materials available.
BS EN 1173 establishes a system for the designation of material conditions to be used for the identification of mandatory property requirements. These designations apply to wrought products of copper and copper alloys.
Who is BS EN 1173 – Copper and copper alloys for?
BS EN 1173 on material condition designation applies to:
- Manufacturer of copper alloys products
- Quality testing personnel
Why should you use BS EN 1173 – Copper and copper alloys?
Copper and Copper alloys are some of the most versatile engineering materials available. The combination of physical properties such as strength, conductivity, corrosion resistance, machinability and ductility make copper suitable for a wide range of applications.
BS EN 1173 provides you with the material condition designation which is intended to be used in product designation and ordering information. Examples such as Elongation, spring bending limit, grain size, hardness, etc are designated with material conditions which are used for the identification of mandatory property requirements.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 1173:2008 supersedes BS EN 1173:1996, which is withdrawn. It includes:
- Title has been changed; the term “temper” has been withdrawn
- Examples in Clause 4 have been completed
- Alloy designation in 4.10 has been corrected.
