What is BS EN 16117-2 – Copper and copper alloys about?
BS EN 16117-2 is a European standard and a part of the BS EN 16117 series that discusses the electrolytic determination of copper in materials with copper for copper and copper alloys. Copper and Copper alloys are some of the most versatile engineering materials available.
BS EN 16117-2 specifies an electrolytic method for the determination of the copper content of unalloyed copper materials with a copper content higher than 99,80 % (mass fraction) in the form of castings, wrought and unwrought products. Silver, if present, is co-deposited and is reported as copper. Approximately one-half of any selenium and tellurium present will co-deposit. Bismuth, if present, also interferes.
Who is BS EN 16117-2 – Copper and copper alloys for?
BS EN 16117-2 on copper and copper alloys applies to:
- Manufacturer of copper products
- Quality testing personnel
- Suppliers and distributors
Why should you use BS EN 16117-2 – Copper and copper alloys?
Electrolysis uses an electrical current to move ions in an electrolyte solution between two electrodes. In copper electrolysis, when a current is applied, positively-charged copper ions (called cations) leave the anode (positive electrode) and move toward the cathode (negative electrode).
BS EN 16117-2 enables you to conduct the determination of residual copper in the spent electrolyte by atomic absorption spectrometry. The content of copper (II) ions was determined by the spectrophotometric method. The maximum absorption of the complex (1:1) is observed at a wavelength of 500 nm. This helps you in determining the copper content for copper and copper alloys.
BS EN 16117-2 exemplifies the required content that helps you achieve precision in terms of product functionality and product specifications.
