EN 13920-4:2003
(Main)Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Scrap - Part 4: Scrap consisting of one single wrought alloy
Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Scrap - Part 4: Scrap consisting of one single wrought alloy
This part of this European Standard specifies, characteristics, chemical composition and metal yield of scrap consisting of one single wrought aluminium alloy. It does not apply to turnings which are covered by part 12 of this Standard. EXAMPLE Production scraps of sheet, strip, tubes, extruded or drawn profiles, ends of extrusion ingots etc..
Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Schrott - Teil 4: Schrott aus einer einzigen Knetlegierung
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen an die Eigenschaften, chemische Zusammensetzung und Metallausbeute von Schrott fest, der aus einer einzigen Aluminium-Knetlegierung besteht.
BEISPIEL Produktionsschrott von Blechen, Bändern, Rohren, stranggepressten Profilen, Enden von Pressbarren usw.
Sie gilt nicht für Späne, die in prEN 13920-12 erfasst sind.
Aluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Scrap (matières premières pour recyclage) - Partie 4: Scrap en un seul alliage de corroyage
Cette partie de la présente norme européenne spécifie les caractéristiques, la composition chimique et le rendement en métal du scrap d'aluminium composé d'un seul alliage corroyé. Elle ne s'applique pas aux tournures qui sont spécifiées dans le prEN 132/200-12.
EXEMPLES - Scrap provenant de la fabrication de tôles, bandes, tubes, profilés filés ou tréfilés, extrémités de lingots filés,
etc..
Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitine – Odpadni aluminij – 4. del: Odpadni aluminij iz ene gnetne zlitine
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 22-Apr-2003
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 132 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys
- Drafting Committee
- WG 34 - Casting and recycling
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 02-Dec-2024
- Completion Date
- 02-Dec-2024
Overview
EN 13920-4:2003 is a CEN (European) standard that defines specification and acceptance criteria for aluminium scrap consisting of one single wrought alloy. It sets out the required physical characteristics, chemical composition reference and minimum metal yield for consignments of homogeneous wrought-alloy scrap used in aluminium recycling and re-melting. This part excludes turnings (covered by EN 13920-12) and is intended for production scrap such as sheet, strip, tubes, extruded/drawn profiles and ends of extrusion ingots.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope: Applies only to scrap made from a single wrought aluminium alloy (not turnings).
- Physical characteristics:
- Minimum piece thickness: 0.20 mm.
- Scrap must be free from oil, grease, powder, plastics and other foreign material.
- Chemical composition:
- Must match the chemical composition of the specified wrought alloy as given in EN 573-3, or another registered alloy if mutually agreed between supplier and purchaser.
- Metal yield:
- Minimum metal yield ≥ 95%, determined in accordance with EN 13920-1 (general requirements, sampling and tests).
- Ordering information (to include in contracts):
- Standard reference (EN 13920-4), scrap category and exact alloy designation, gross mass of consignment, delivery period, and any deviations (e.g., coatings, thickness, foreign material).
- Recommended: origin, size and surface condition details where meaningful.
- Quality control and classification:
- Sampling, testing, handling of non-conformities and arbitration follow procedures in EN 13920-1.
Applications and users
EN 13920-4 is practical for organizations involved in aluminium recycling supply chains that require clear, reproducible scrap specifications:
- Aluminium recyclers and secondary smelters - to assess feedstock quality and expected metal recovery.
- Scrap traders and brokers - to standardize trading terms and avoid disputes.
- Extrusion, rolling and manufacturing plants - to classify and sell production offcuts and returns.
- Purchasing/specification teams and QA departments - to define acceptance criteria and sampling plans.
- Environmental/compliance teams - to document scrap composition and reduce contamination risks.
Using EN 13920-4 helps streamline contracts, improve recycling yields, reduce processing costs, and ensure consistent material quality for re-melting and alloy control.
Related standards
- EN 13920-1: General requirements, sampling and tests for aluminium scrap
- EN 13920-12: Turnings consisting of one single alloy (excluded from Part 4)
- EN 573-3: Chemical composition and form of wrought aluminium products
- prEN 12258-3: Terms and definitions - Scrap
Keywords: EN 13920-4, aluminium scrap, wrought alloy scrap, metal yield, scrap specifications, aluminium recycling, CEN standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13920-4:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Scrap - Part 4: Scrap consisting of one single wrought alloy". This standard covers: This part of this European Standard specifies, characteristics, chemical composition and metal yield of scrap consisting of one single wrought aluminium alloy. It does not apply to turnings which are covered by part 12 of this Standard. EXAMPLE Production scraps of sheet, strip, tubes, extruded or drawn profiles, ends of extrusion ingots etc..
This part of this European Standard specifies, characteristics, chemical composition and metal yield of scrap consisting of one single wrought aluminium alloy. It does not apply to turnings which are covered by part 12 of this Standard. EXAMPLE Production scraps of sheet, strip, tubes, extruded or drawn profiles, ends of extrusion ingots etc..
EN 13920-4:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.030.50 - Recycling; 77.120.10 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitine – Odpadni aluminij – 4. del: Odpadni aluminij iz ene gnetne zlitineAluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Schrott - Teil 4: Schrott aus einer einzigen KnetlegierungAluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Scrap (matieres premieres pour recyclage) - Partie 4: Scrap en un seul alliage de corroyageAluminium and aluminium alloys - Scrap - Part 4: Scrap consisting of one single wrought alloy77.120.10Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitineAluminium and aluminium alloys13.030.50RecikliranjeRecyclingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13920-4:2003SIST EN 13920-4:2004en01-januar-2004SIST EN 13920-4:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13920-4April 2003ICS 13.030.50; 77.120.10English versionAluminium and aluminium alloys - Scrap - Part 4: Scrapconsisting of one single wrought alloyAluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Scrap (matièrespremières pour recyclage) - Partie 4: Scrap en un seulalliage de corroyageAluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Schrott - Teil 4:Schrott aus einer einzigen KnetlegierungThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 February 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13920-4:2003 ESIST EN 13920-4:2004
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