M/BC/CEN/86/1 - ECISS: 1st programme

This International Standard specifies a spectrophotometric method for the determination of copper in
steel and cast iron by 2,2’-biquinoline.
The method is applicable to the determination of copper mass fraction in the range of 0,02 % and 5 %.

ISO 4946:2016 specifies a spectrophotometric method for the determination of copper in steel and cast iron by 2,2'-biquinoline.
The method is applicable to the determination of copper mass fraction in the range of 0,02 % and 5 %.

This document specifies the technical delivery requirements for
- bars (see NOTE 1);
- wide flats;
- hot-rolled strip and sheet/plate;
- forgings (see NOTE 1)
manufactured from the direct hardening non alloy steels for quenching and tempering and the direct hardening alloy steels for quenching and tempering and supplied in one of the heat treatment conditions given for the different types of products in table 1.
These steels are generally intended for the manufacture of quenched and tempered parts, but can also be used in the normalized condition.
The requirements for mechanical properties are restricted to part sizes given in tables 4 and 5.
NOTE 1   Hammer forged semi-finished products (blooms, billets, slabs etc.) and hammer forged bars are in the following covered under semi-finished products or bars and not under the term "forgings".
NOTE 2   In accordance with EN 10020, the steels covered by this standard are quality and special steels. The differences between quality and special steels are characterized by the following requirements, which are valid for special steels only:
- the minimum impact values in the quenched and tempered condition (for non alloy special steels in the case of mean percentages by mass of carbon < 0,50 % only);
- limited oxide inclusion content;
- lower maximum contents for phosphorus and sulphur.
NOTE 3   This standard does not apply for bright steel products and not for bars for cold heading and cold extrusion.
NOTE 4   This standard only applies for the manufacture of products without any further cold or hot formation and no additional heat treatment, i.e. the properties are according to the delivery condition (+N, +QT).
In addition to the specifications of this European Standard, the general technical delivery conditions given in EN 10021 are applicable unless otherwise specified.

This document specifies the technical delivery requirements for the following steel products intended for use in the construction industry:
bars (including hammer-forged bars);
wide flats;
hot-rolled strip and sheet/plate;
forgings.
They are manufactured from the direct hardening non alloy steels for quenching and tempering and the direct hardening alloy steels for quenching and tempering and supplied in one of the heat treatment conditions given for the different types of products in Table 1.
These steels are generally intended for the manufacture of quenched and tempered parts, but can also be used in the normalized condition.
The requirements for mechanical properties are restricted to part sizes given in Tables 4 and 5.
NOTE 1   In accordance with EN 10020, the steels covered by this standard are quality and special steels. The differences between quality and special steels are characterized by the following requirements, which are valid for special steels only:
   the minimum impact values in the quenched and tempered condition (for non alloy special steels in the case of mean percentages by mass of carbon < 0,50 % only);
   limited oxide inclusion content;
   lower maximum contents for phosphorus and sulphur.
NOTE 2   This standard does not apply for bright steel products.
NOTE 3   This standard only applies for the manufacture of products without any further cold or hot forming and no additional heat treatment, i.e. the properties are according to the delivery condition (+N, +QT).
In addition to the specifications of this European Standard, the general technical delivery conditions given in EN 10021 will be applicable unless otherwise specified.

This European Standard specifies the general technical delivery conditions for all steel products covered by
EN 10079 with the exception of steel castings and powder metallurgical products.
Where the delivery requirements agreed for the order or specified in the appropriate product standard differ from the general technical delivery conditions defined in this European Standard, then the requirements agreed for the order or specified in the appropriate product standard apply.
NOTE   Inspection documents are covered by EN 10168 and EN 10204.

This European Standard specifies the general technical delivery conditions for all steel products covered by
EN 10079 with the exception of steel castings and powder metallurgical products.
Where the delivery requirements agreed for the order or specified in the appropriate product standard differ from the general technical delivery conditions defined in this European Standard, then the requirements agreed for the order or specified in the appropriate product standard apply.
NOTE   Inspection documents are covered by EN 10168 and EN 10204.

This European Standard specifies requirements for tinmill products in the form of sheets or coils for subsequent cutting into sheets. Tinmill products consist of single and double reduced low carbon mild steel electrolytically coated with either tin (tinplate) or chromium/chromium oxide (ECCS). Single reduced tinmill products are specified in nominal thicknesses that are multiples of 0,005 mm from 0,17 mm up to and including 0,49 mm. Double reduced tinmill products are specified in nominal thicknesses that are multiples of 0,005 from 0,13 mm up to and including 0,29 mm.

This European Standard specifies requirements for tinmill products in the form of sheets or coils for subsequent cutting into sheets. Tinmill products consist of single and double reduced low carbon mild steel electrolytically coated with either tin (tinplate) or chromium/chromium oxide (ECCS). Single reduced tinmill products are specified in nominal thicknesses that are multiples of 0,005 mm from 0,17 mm up to and including 0,49 mm. Double reduced tinmill products are specified in nominal thicknesses that are multiples of 0,005 from 0,13 mm up to and including 0,29 mm.

This European Standard defines the term "steel" (see clause 2) and classifies steel grades into: - non alloy, stainless steel and other alloy steels by chemical composition (see clause 3); - main quality classes (see clause 4) defined by main property or application characteristics for non alloy, stainless and other alloy steels.

This European Standard defines the term "steel" (see clause 2) and classifies steel grades into: - non alloy, stainless steel and other alloy steels by chemical composition (see clause 3); - main quality classes (see clause 4) defined by main property or application characteristics for non alloy, stainless and other alloy steels.

The principle of the method specified is dissolving a test portion in hydrochloric and nitric acids followed by evaporation with perchloric acid until white fumes appear, spraying the solution into an air-acetylene flame, spectrometrically measuring the atomic absorption of the 279,5 nm spectral line emitted by a manganese hollow cathode lamp. The method is applicable to manganese contents between 0,002 % (m/m) and 2,0 % (m/m).

The principle of the method specified is dissolving a test portion in hydrochloric and nitric acids followed by evaporation with perchloric acid until white fumes appear, spraying the solution into an air-acetylene flame, spectrometrically measuring the atomic absorption of the 279,5 nm spectral line emitted by a manganese hollow cathode lamp. The method is applicable to manganese contents between 0,002 % (m/m) and 2,0 % (m/m).

Part 4 of this document, in addition to Part 1, specifies requirements for flat and long products of hot rolled weldable fine grain structural steels in the thermomechanical rolled condition in the grades and qualities given in Tables 2 to 4 (chemical composition) and Tables 5 to 7 (mechanical properties) in thickness L 120 mm for flat products and in thickness L 150 mm for long products.
In addition to EN 10025-1 the steels specified in this document are especially intended for use in heavily loaded parts of welded structures such as, bridges, flood gates, storage tanks, water supply tanks, etc., for service at ambient and low temperatures.

Part 3 of this document, in addition to part 1, specifies requirements for flat and long products of hot rolled weldable fine grain structural steels in the normalized/normalized rolled delivery condition in the grades and qualities given in Tables 2 to 4 (chemical composition) and Tables 5 to 7 (mechanical properties) in thickness L 250 mm for grades S275, S355 and S420 and in thickness L 200 mm for grade S460.
In addition to EN 10025-1:2004 the steels specified in this document are especially intended for use in heavily loaded parts of welded structures such as, bridges, flood gates, storages tanks, water supply tanks, etc., for service at ambient and low temperatures.

Part 3 of this document, in addition to part 1, specifies requirements for flat and long products of hot rolled weldable fine grain structural steels in the normalized/normalized rolled delivery condition in the grades and qualities given in Tables 2 to 4 (chemical composition) and Tables 5 to 7 (mechanical properties) in thickness £ 250 mm for grades S275, S355 and S420 and in thickness £ 200 mm for grade S460.
In addition to EN 10025-1:2004 the steels specified in this document are especially intended for use in heavily loaded parts of welded structures such as, bridges, flood gates, storages tanks, water supply tanks, etc., for service at ambient and low temperatures.

Part 4 of this document, in addition to Part 1, specifies requirements for flat and long products of hot rolled weldable fine grain structural steels in the thermomechanical rolled condition in the grades and qualities given in Tables 2 to 4 (chemical composition) and Tables 5 to 7 (mechanical properties) in thickness £ 120 mm for flat products and in thickness £ 150 mm for long products.
In addition to EN 10025-1 the steels specified in this document are especially intended for use in heavily loaded parts of welded structures such as, bridges, flood gates, storage tanks, water supply tanks, etc., for service at ambient and low temperatures.

This part of EN 10083, in addition to Part 1, specifies the technical delivery requirements for:
   semi-finished products, hot formed, e.g. blooms, billets, slabs (see NOTES 2 and 3 in EN 10083-1:2006, Clause 1),
   bars (see NOTE 2 in EN 10083-1:2006, Clause 1),
   rod,
   wide flats,
   hot-rolled strip and sheet/plate,
   forgings (see NOTE 2 in EN 10083-1:2006, Clause 1),
manufactured from the direct hardening non alloy steels for quenching and tempering and the non alloy flame and induction hardening steels and supplied in one of the heat treatment conditions given for the different types of products in Table 1, lines 2 to 7, and in one of the surface conditions given in Table 2.
The steels are generally intended for the manufacture of quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts, but can also be used in the normalized condition.
The requirements for mechanical properties given in this document are restricted to the sizes given in Table 9 and Table 10.
NOTE   This document does not apply for bright steel products. For bright steel products EN 10277-1 and EN 10277-5 apply.
In special cases, variations in these technical delivery requirements or additions to them may be agreed at the time of enquiry and order (see Annex A).

This part of EN 10083 specifies the general technical delivery requirements for
   semi-finished products, hot formed, e.g. blooms, billets, slabs (see NOTES 2 and 3),
   bars (see NOTE 2),
   rod,
   wide flats,
   hot-rolled strip and sheet/plate,
   forgings (see NOTE 2)
manufactured from the direct hardening non alloy steels for quenching and tempering (see EN 10083-2), the direct hardening alloy steels for quenching and tempering (see EN 10083-3), the non alloy flame and induction hardening steels (see EN 10083-2) and the alloy flame and induction hardening steels (see EN 10083-3), and supplied in one of the heat treatment conditions given for the different types of products in the relevant tables of EN 10083-2 and EN 10083-3 and in one of the surface conditions given in the relevant tables of EN 10083-2 and EN 10083-3.
The steels are generally intended for the manufacture of quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts, but can also be used in the normalized condition (see EN 10083-2).
Where applicable, the requirements for mechanical properties given in EN 10083-2 and EN 10083-3 are restricted to the relevant tables in these documents.
NOTE 1   European Standards on similar grades are listed in Annex C.
NOTE 2   Hammer forged semi-finished products (blooms, billets, slabs etc.), seamless rolled rings and hammer forged bars are in the following covered under semi-finished products or bars and not under the term "forgings".
NOTE 3   Special agreements should be made when ordering un-worked continuously cast semi-finished products.
NOTE 4   In accordance with EN 10020, the steels covered by EN 10083-2:2006 are quality and special steels, the steels covered by EN 10083-3:2006 are special steels. The differences between quality and special steels are characterized by the following requirements, which are valid for special steels only:
   the minimum impact values in the quenched and tempered condition (for non alloy special steels in the case of

This part of EN 10083 specifies the general technical delivery requirements for
   semi-finished products, hot formed, e.g. blooms, billets, slabs (see NOTES 2 and 3),
   bars (see NOTE 2),
   rod,
   wide flats,
   hot-rolled strip and sheet/plate,
   forgings (see NOTE 2)
manufactured from the direct hardening non alloy steels for quenching and tempering (see EN 10083-2), the direct hardening alloy steels for quenching and tempering (see EN 10083-3), the non alloy flame and induction hardening steels (see EN 10083-2) and the alloy flame and induction hardening steels (see EN 10083-3), and supplied in one of the heat treatment conditions given for the different types of products in the relevant tables of EN 10083-2 and EN 10083-3 and in one of the surface conditions given in the relevant tables of EN 10083-2 and EN 10083-3.
The steels are generally intended for the manufacture of quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts, but can also be used in the normalized condition (see EN 10083-2).
Where applicable, the requirements for mechanical properties given in EN 10083-2 and EN 10083-3 are restricted to the relevant tables in these documents.
NOTE 1   European Standards on similar grades are listed in Annex C.
NOTE 2   Hammer forged semi-finished products (blooms, billets, slabs etc.), seamless rolled rings and hammer forged bars are in the following covered under semi-finished products or bars and not under the term "forgings".
NOTE 3   Special agreements should be made when ordering un-worked continuously cast semi-finished products.
NOTE 4   In accordance with EN 10020, the steels covered by EN 10083-2:2006 are quality and special steels, the steels covered by EN 10083-3:2006 are special steels. The differences between quality and special steels are characterized by the following requirements, which are valid for special steels only:
   the minimum impact values in the quenched and tempered condition (for non alloy special steels in the case of

This part of EN 10083, in addition to Part 1, specifies the technical delivery requirements for:
   semi-finished products, hot formed, e.g. blooms, billets, slabs (see NOTES 2 and 3 in EN 10083-1:2006, Clause 1),
   bars (see NOTE 2 in EN 10083-1:2006, Clause 1),
   rod,
   wide flats,
   hot-rolled strip and sheet/plate,
   forgings (see NOTE 2 in EN 10083-1:2006, Clause 1),
manufactured from the direct hardening non alloy steels for quenching and tempering and the non alloy flame and induction hardening steels and supplied in one of the heat treatment conditions given for the different types of products in Table 1, lines 2 to 7, and in one of the surface conditions given in Table 2.
The steels are generally intended for the manufacture of quenched and tempered, flame or induction hardened machine parts, but can also be used in the normalized condition.
The requirements for mechanical properties given in this document are restricted to the sizes given in Table 9 and Table 10.
NOTE   This document does not apply for bright steel products. For bright steel products EN 10277-1 and EN 10277-5 apply.
In special cases, variations in these technical delivery requirements or additions to them may be agreed at the time of enquiry and order (see Annex A).

1.1   This European Standard specifies rules for designating steels by means of symbolic letters and numbers to express application and principal characteristics, e.g. mechanical, physical, chemical, so as to provide an abbreviated identification of steels.
NOTE   In the English language the designations covered by this European Standard are known as "steel names"; in the French language as "designation symbolique"; in the German language as "Kurznamen".
1.2   This European Standard applies to steels specified in European Standards (EN), Technical Specifications (TS), Technical Reports (TR) and CEN member's national standards.
1.3   These rules may be applied to non-standardized steels.
1.4   A system of numerical designation of steels known as steel numbers is specified in EN 10027-2.

1.1   This European Standard specifies rules for designating steels by means of symbolic letters and numbers to express application and principal characteristics, e.g. mechanical, physical, chemical, so as to provide an abbreviated identification of steels.
NOTE   In the English language the designations covered by this European Standard are known as "steel names"; in the French language as "designation symbolique"; in the German language as "Kurznamen".
1.2   This European Standard applies to steels specified in European Standards (EN), Technical Specifications (TS), Technical Reports (TR) and CEN member's national standards.
1.3   These rules may be applied to non-standardized steels.
1.4   A system of numerical designation of steels known as steel numbers is specified in EN 10027-2.

Mutual understanding and communication.

This method is applicable to copper contents between 0.02 % (m/m) and 5 % (m/m). Specifies principle, reagents, apparatus, sampling, procedure, expression of results and test report. Annex A gives additional information on the international co-operative tests. Annex B includes the graphical representation of precision data.

This CEN Report lists under Clause 2 the European Standards, EN and EURONORM methods, which are currently available for the chemical analysis of steel and iron. In Clause 3 it also provides details of range of application and method principle for each standard.
NOTE   Where a European Standard is identical (IDT) with an International Standard (ISO) it is indicated in Clause 2.

This CEN Technical Report lists, under Clause 2, the European Standards which are currently available for the chemical analysis of steel and iron. In Clause 3, it also provides details of range of application and method principle for each standard.
Items which are under preparation as European Standards or as CEN Technical Reports by ECISS/TC 20 are available on the webpage of CEN, through the link http://www.cen.eu/CENORM/Sectors/TechnicalCommitteesWorkshops/CENTechnicalCommittees/WP.asp?param=6357&title=ECISS%2FTC+20.
Annex A contains a list of European Standards, CEN Technical Reports and ECISS Information Circulars relevant for chemical analysis of ferrous materials.
Annex B contains a list of withdrawn Euronorms, together with the corresponding replacement European Standards.
Annex C is a graphical presentation of the concentration ranges for the methods presented in this Technical Report.

This part of this European Standard describe the Charpy impact test (U and V notch) for metallic materials. For certain particular metallic materials and applications, the Charpy impact test may be the subject of specific standards and particular requirements.

This part of this European Standard describe the Charpy impact test (U and V notch) for metallic materials. For certain particular metallic materials and applications, the Charpy impact test may be the subject of specific standards and particular requirements.

This European Standard specifies the method for tensile testing of metallic materials and defines the mechanical properties which can be determined at ambient temperature.
NOTE   Informative annex A indicates complementary recommendations for computer controlled testing machines. It is the intention, based on further developments by manufacturers and users that annex A will become normative in the next revision of this standard.

This European Standard specifies the method for tensile testing of metallic materials and defines the mechanical properties which can be determined at ambient temperature.
NOTE   Informative annex A indicates complementary recommendations for computer controlled testing machines. It is the intention, based on further developments by manufacturers and users that annex A will become normative in the next revision of this standard.

Mutual understanding and communication.

Mutual understanding and communication.

Defintition of steel products according to : a) their shape and dimensions b) their appearance and surface condition

Defintition of steel products according to : a) their shape and dimensions b) their appearance and surface condition

This European Standard specifies the general technical delivery requirements for  all steel products covered by EN 10079 with the exception of steel castings and powder metallurgical products (see annex A). En 10204 describes the inspection documents to be used. Where the delivery requirements agreed for the order or specified in the appropriate product or material standard differ from the general technical delivery requirements defined in this standard, then it is the requirements agreed for the order or specified in the appropriate product or material standard which shall apply.

The second paragraph should read as follows: It does not apply to cold-rolled narrow strip (rolling width < 600 mm) nor to flat cold-rolled products for which there is a specific standard, in particular the following: - cold-rolled non-grain oriented magnetic steel sheet and strip (prEN 10106), - semi-processed steel strip for the construction of magnetic circuits (prEN 10126 and prEN 10165); - cold-rolled blackplate in coils for the production of tinplate or electrolytic chrome iron (EN 10205).

This European Standard specifies the general technical delivery requirements for  all steel products covered by EN 10079 with the exception of steel castings and powder metallurgical products (see annex A). En 10204 describes the inspection documents to be used. Where the delivery requirements agreed for the order or specified in the appropriate product or material standard differ from the general technical delivery requirements defined in this standard, then it is the requirements agreed for the order or specified in the appropriate product or material standard which shall apply.

The second paragraph should read as follows: It does not apply to cold-rolled narrow strip (rolling width < 600 mm) nor to flat cold-rolled products for which there is a specific standard, in particular the following: - cold-rolled non-grain oriented magnetic steel sheet and strip (prEN 10106), - semi-processed steel strip for the construction of magnetic circuits (prEN 10126 and prEN 10165); - cold-rolled blackplate in coils for the production of tinplate or electrolytic chrome iron (EN 10205).

Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): Crash 1996: EN is awaited

Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): Crash 1996: EN is awaited

2007 04 05  Initially revised WI EC023007.
Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): Crash 1996: EN is awaited

2007 04 05  Initially revised WI EC023008.
Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): Crash 1996: EN is awaited

This part of European standard EN 10027 sets out the rules for designating steel, by means of symbolic letters and numbers to express application and principal characteristics, eg mechanical, physical, chemical, so as to provide an abbreviated identification of steels.

This part of European standard EN 10027 sets out the rules for designating steel, by means of symbolic letters and numbers to express application and principal characteristics, eg mechanical, physical, chemical, so as to provide an abbreviated identification of steels.

Part 2 of this European Standard, in addition to part 1, specifies requirements for flat and long products of hot-rolled weldable fine grain structural steel in the normalized delivery condition in the grades and qualities given in table 1 (chemical composition) and tables 3, 4 and 5 (mechanical properties), in thickness ? 150 mm for grades S275, S355 and S420 and in thickness ? 100 mm for grade S460.

Part 3 of this European Standard, in addition to part 1, specifies requirements for flat products with nominal thickness ? 63 mm and long products with nominal thickness ? 150 mm of hot-rolled weldable fine grain structural steel in the thermomechanical rolled condition in the grades and qualities given in table 1 (chemical composition) and tables 3, 4 and 5 (mechanical properties).

1.1         This European Standard specifies requirement for long products and flat products of hot-rolled weldable fine grain structural quality and special steels. Part 1 of this European Standard specifies the general delivery conditions Part 2 of this European Standard specifies the delivery conditions for normalized steels in the grades and qualities given in table 1 (chemical composition) and tables 3 and 4 (mechanical properties) of part 2.           NOTE:   Whenever normalized is mentioned, normalized rolled is also covered (see 7.2 of part 2).           Part 3 of this European Standard specifies the delivery conditions for thermomechanical rolled steels in the grades and qualities given in table 1 (chemical composition) and tables 3 and 4 (mechanical properties) of part 3.           The steels specified in this European Standard are especially intended for use in heavily loaded parts of welded structures such as, bridges, flood gates, storages tanks, water supply tanks, etc., for service at ambient and low temperatures.           1.2         This European Standard does not apply to products for which other EURONORMS exist or European Standards dealing with steels for general structural applications are being prepared:  -  Hot-rolled products of non-alloy structural steels - (see EN 10025), -  Semi-finished products for forging in general purpose structural stee~s - (see EURONORM 30). -  Weathering steels for structural purposes - (see EN 10155). -  Plates and wide flats made of weldable fine-grained structural steels in the quenched and tempered condition - (see prEN 10137). -  Flat products in high yield strength steels for cold forming - wide flats, sheet/plate, wide and narrow strip - (see prEN 10149). -  Steels for shipbuilding - normal and high strength qualities - (see EURONORM 156). -  Hot finished structural hollow sections (see prEN 10210-1).