Chemical composition of copper and copper alloys
This section presents the chemical composition of copper and the main copper alloys according to the relevant standards, providing clear guidance for the correct selection of the material based on the application.
| Standard | Chemical composition of copper and copper alloys |
|---|---|
| EN 1172 | Sheets and strips for construction |
| EN 1652 | Plates, sheets, strips and discs for general purposes |
| EN 12163 | Bars for general purposes |
| EN 12164 | Bars for machining |
| EN 12165 | Forging stock produced by plastic deformation and as-cast |
| EN 12167 | Profiles and bars for general applications |
| EN 12168 | Hollow bars for machining |
| EN 12449 | Round seamless tubes for general purposes |
| EN 12451 | Round seamless tubes for heat exchangers |
| EN 13599 | Copper plates, sheets and strips for electrical applications |
| EN 13600 | Seamless copper tubes for electrical applications |
| EN 13601 | Copper bars and wires for general electrical purposes |
| EN 1982 | Ingots and castings |