BS EN 12164:2011

This standard BS EN 12164:2011 Copper and copper alloys. Rod for free machining purposes is classified in these ICS categories:

• 77.150.30 Copper products

This European Standard specifies the composition, property requirements and dimensional tolerances for copper alloy rod, in the shape of circles, squares, hexagons or octagons, finally produced by drawing or extruding, especially intended for free machining purposes.

The sampling procedures and the methods of test for verification of conformity to the requirements of this European Standard are also specified.