SIST EN 1412:2017

Copper and copper alloys - European numbering system

This draft European Standard establishes a numbering system for designation copper or copper alloys manufactured and/or used in Europe and the responsibility for the allocation and administration of numbers for individual copper materials.
The system is applicable to copper materials standardized in European Standards.

Kupfer und Kupferlegierungen - Europäisches Werkstoffnummernsystem

Diese Europäische Norm stellt ein Werkstoffnummernsystem zur Bezeichnung von in Europa hergestellten und/oder verwendeten Kupfer und Kupferlegierungen auf und legt die Zuständigkeit für Zuordnung und Verwaltung von Werkstoffnummern für die einzelnen Kupferwerkstoffe fest.
Das Nummernsystem ist auf Kupferwerkstoffe anwendbar, die in Europäischen Normen festgelegt sind.

Cuivre et alliages de cuivre - Système européen de désignation numérique

La présente Norme européenne établit un système numérique permettant de désigner le cuivre ou les alliages de cuivre fabriqués et/ou utilisés en Europe, et la responsabilité de l'attribution et de la gestion des numéros correspondant à chaque matériau de cuivre.
Le système s'applique aux matériaux de cuivre spécifiés dans les Normes européennes.

Baker in bakrove zlitine - Evropski številčni sistem označevanja

Ta osnutek evropskega standarda vzpostavlja številčni sistem označevanja bakra ali bakrovih zlitin, ki se proizvajajo in/ali uporabljajo v Evropi, in odgovornost za dodeljevanje in upravljanje številk posameznih bakrenih materialov.
Ta sistem se uporablja za bakrene materiale, standardizirane v evropskih standardih.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 02-Mar-2016
• Publication Date: 28-Nov-2016
• ICS: 77.120.30 - Copper and copper alloys
• Technical Committee: INEK - Nonferrous metals
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 16-Nov-2016
• Due Date: 21-Jan-2017
• Completion Date: 29-Nov-2016
• Ref Project: EN 1412:2016 - Copper and copper alloys - European numbering system

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 1412:1998 - Copper and copper alloys - European numbering system
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2017

Overview

SIST EN 1412:2017 is a European Standard developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) that specifies a comprehensive numbering system for copper and copper alloys manufactured and used within Europe. This standard provides a structured and uniform approach to the designation of copper materials, facilitating clear identification and classification across industries. The system applies specifically to copper materials standardized in European standards and governs the allocation and administration of material numbers.

This standard aims to streamline material designation processes and support better communication, traceability, and quality control in the handling and use of copper and copper alloys throughout Europe.

Key Topics

• Numbering system structure:
  SIST EN 1412:2017 establishes a six-character code combining uppercase Latin letters and Arabic numerals.

  • Position 1: Always the letter "C" for copper materials.
  • Position 2: A letter indicating the material form such as cast products (C), wrought products (W), ingots for remelting (B), filler materials for brazing (F), master alloys (M), refined copper (R), or scrap (S).
  • Positions 3 to 5: Numeric range assigned to material groups according to chemical composition, e.g., copper alloys with less than 5% alloying elements or complex copper-zinc alloys.
  • Position 6: Letter representing the material group, complementing the numeric code in positions 3–5.

• Material groups and numeric ranges:
  The standard defines specific numeric ranges for different material groups to avoid confusion and duplication.
  Examples include:

  • Copper: 000–099
  • Low-alloy copper alloys (under 5% alloying): 100–199
  • Copper-nickel alloys: 350–399
  • Copper-zinc alloys (binary and complex): 500–799
    A reserved number range from 800–999 is maintained for future use.

• Allocation and administration:
  The Technical Committee CEN/TC 133 "Copper and copper alloys" holds responsibility for assigning and managing these material numbers, ensuring unique identifiers for each copper material that are never reused, even if the original material is withdrawn.

• Comparison with ISO standards:
  SIST EN 1412:2017 offers an alternative to the material symbol designation system outlined in ISO 1190-1, enhancing harmonization within Europe.

Applications

The SIST EN 1412:2017 numbering system supports a wide range of practical applications in various industries that work with copper and copper alloys:

• Manufacturing and fabrication: Helps producers accurately classify and label copper products, from raw ingots to finished cast and wrought goods.
• Quality control and certification: Enables traceability by providing clear and unique material identifiers assigned to chemical compositions and product forms.
• Supply chain and inventory management: Simplifies the tracking and management of copper materials across suppliers, warehouses, and production sites.
• Standardization and regulatory compliance: Facilitates adherence to European material standards and helps prevent inconsistencies arising from multiple naming conventions.
• Research and development: Assists materials scientists and engineers in cataloging and referencing copper alloys during development and testing phases.

Related Standards

• ISO 1190-1: Designation of copper and copper alloys – Provides a global system of material symbols for copper, which SIST EN 1412:2017 complements through a numerical designation system specific to Europe.
• Other European Standards on copper alloys – EN standards that specify chemical composition, mechanical properties, and testing methodologies for various copper materials, supporting harmonized quality and performance requirements across the continent.
• CEN/TC 133 standards portfolio – A collection of technical standards managed by the committee responsible for copper and copper alloys, covering topics from material properties to processing and applications.

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Standards Content (Sample)

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