SIST EN 13601:2004

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Baker in bakrove zlitine – Drogovi, palice in žice za splošno uporabo v elektrotehnikiKupfer und Kupferlegierungen - Stangen und Drähte aus Kupfer für die allgemeine Anwendung in der ElektrotechnikCuivre et alliages de cuivre - Barres et fils en cuivre pour usages électriques générauxCopper and copper alloys - Copper rod, bar and wire for general electrical purposes77.150.30Bakreni izdelkiCopper productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13601:2002SIST EN 13601:2004en01-januar-2004SIST EN 13601:2004SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13601March 2002ICS 77.150.30English versionCopper and copper alloys - Copper rod, bar and wire for generalelectrical purposesCuivre et alliages de cuivre - Barres et fils en cuivre pourusages électriques générauxKupfer und Kupferlegierungen - Stangen und Drähte ausKupfer für die allgemeine Anwendung in der ElektrotechnikThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 February 2002.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,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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EN 13601:2002 (E)ContentspagepageForeword.31Scope.42Normative references.43Terms and definitions.5
4Designations.54.1Material.54.2Material condition.54.3Product.65Ordering information.76Requirements.86.1Composition.86.2Mechanical properties.86.3Bending characteristics.86.4Electrical properties.86.5Freedom from hydrogen embrittlement .86.6Dimensions and tolerances.86.7Form tolerances.106.8Wire in coils.136.9Mass tolerances.136.10Surface condition.137Sampling.147.1General.147.2Analysis.147.3Mechanical and electrical tests.148Test methods.148.1Analysis.148.2Tensile test.148.3Hardness test.148.4Bend test.158.5Electrical resistivity test.158.6Hydrogen embrittlement test.158.7Retests .158.8Rounding of results.159Declaration of conformity andinspection documentation.159.1Declaration of conformity.159.2Inspection documentation.1610
Marking, packaging, labelling .16Annex A
(informative)
Characteristics ofcoppers for electrical purposes.23Bibliography.25TablesTable
1 — Composition of copper .16Table
2 — Mechanical properties .17Table
3 — Electrical properties (at 20 °C).18Table
4 — Dimensional tolerances for round,square and hexagonal rod andwire.19Table
5 — Tolerances on width andthickness of rectangular bar and wire.19Table
6 — Maximum radii for sharp cornersof rod, bar and wire.20Table
7 — Radii for rounded corners of rod,bar and wire.20Table
8 — Tolerances on "as manufactured"lengths.20Table
9 — Tolerances on "fixed lengths".21Table 10 — Maximum twist of square or hexagonal rod or rectangular bar.21Table 11 — Straightness of rod and bar.21Table 12 — Flatness of rectangular bar.22Table 13 — Mass tolerances.22Table 14 — Sampling rate .22Table A.1 — Particular characteristics ofcopper for electrical purposes .242SIST EN 13601:2004



EN 13601:2002 (E)ForewordThis document EN 13601:2002 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 133 "Copper and copperalloys", the secretariat of which is held by DIN.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text orby endorsement, at the latest by September 2002, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latestby September 2002.Within its programme of work, Technical Committee CEN/TC 133 requested CEN/TC 133/WG 5 "Copper forelectrical purposes" to prepare the following standard:EN 13601,
Copper and copper alloys – Copper rod, bar and wire for general electrical purposes.The products specified in this European Standard are those which are especially suitable for electrical purposes, i.e.with specified electrical properties. Copper rod, bar and wire for general purposes are specified in EN 12163,EN 12166 and EN 12167.Annex A (informative) gives guidance on the characteristics of coppers for electrical purposes.This is one of a series of European Standards for copper products for electrical purposes. Other copper productsare specified as follows:EN 13599,
Copper and copper alloys — Copper plate, sheet and strip for electrical purposes.EN 13600,
Copper and copper alloys — Seamless copper tubes for electrical purposes.EN 13602,
Copper and copper alloys — Drawn, round copper wire for the manufacture of electrical conductors.EN 13604,
Copper and copper alloys — Products of high conductivity copper for electronic tubes, semiconductordevices and vacuum applications.EN 13605,
Copper and copper alloys — Copper profiles and profiled wire for electrical purposes.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countriesare bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,Switzerland and United Kingdom.3SIST EN 13601:2004



EN 13601:2002 (E)1
ScopeThis European Standard specifies the composition, property requirements including electrical properties, andtolerances on dimensions and form for copper rod, bar and wire for general electrical purposes. Cross-sections andsize ranges are:–round, square and hexagonal rod with diameters or widths across-flats from 2 mm up to and including 80 mm;–rectangular bar with thicknesses from 2 mm up to and including 40 mm and widths from 3 mm up to andincluding 200 mm;–round, square, hexagonal and rectangular wire with diameters or widths across-flats from 2 mm up to andincluding 25 mm, as well as thicknesses from 0,5 mm up to and including 12 mm with widths from 1 mm up toand including 200 mm.The sampling procedures, the methods of test for verification of conformity to the requirements of this standard andthe delivery conditions are also specified.NOTE
Drawn, round copper wire — plain or tinned, single or multiline — for the manufacture of electrical conductors is specifiedin EN 13602.2
Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates, by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. Thesenormative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. Fordated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this EuropeanStandard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references, the latest edition of thepublication referred to applies (including amendments).EN 1655,
Copper and copper alloys — Declarations of conformity.EN 1976,
Copper and copper alloys — Cast unwrought copper products.EN 10002-1,
Metallic materials — Tensile testing — Part 1: Method of test (at ambient temperature).EN 10204,
Metallic products — Types of inspection documents.EN ISO 2626,
Copper — Hydrogen embrittlement test (ISO 2626:1973).EN ISO 6506-1,
Metallic materials — Brinell hardness test — Part 1: Test method (ISO 6506-1:1999).EN ISO 6507-1,
Metallic materials — Vickers hardness test — Part 1: Test method (ISO 6507-1:1997).EN ISO 7438,
Metallic materials — Bend test (ISO 7438:1985).IEC 60468,
Method of measurement of resistivity of metallic materials.NOTE
Informative references to documents used in the preparation of this standard, and cited at the appropriate places in thetext, are listed in the bibliography.4SIST EN 13601:2004



EN 13601:2002 (E)3
Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.3.1rod/barsolid wrought product of uniform cross-section along its whole length, supplied in straight lengths. The cross-sectionsare round, square, hexagonal or rectangular. Square, hexagonal and rectangular cross-sections may have cornersrounded along their whole length3.2wiresolid wrought product of uniform cross-section along its whole length, supplied in coiled form. The cross-sections areround, square, hexagonal and rectangular. Square, hexagonal and rectangular cross-sections may have cornersrounded along their whole length3.3circularity (round rod or wire)difference between the maximum and the minimum diameters measured at any one cross-section4
Designations4.1
Material4.1.1
GeneralThe material is designated either by symbol or number (see Table 1).4.1.2
SymbolThe material symbol designation is based on the designation system given in ISO 1190-1.NOTE
Although material symbol designations used in this standard might be the same as those in other standards using thedesignation system given in ISO 1190-1, the detailed composition requirements are not necessarily the same.4.1.3
NumberThe material number designation is in accordance with the system given in EN 1412.4.2
Material conditionFor the purposes of this standard, the following designations, which are in accordance with the system given inEN 1173, apply for the material condition:DMaterial condition for the product as cold worked without specified mechanical properties;H.Material condition designated by the minimum value of hardness requirement for the product with mandatoryhardness requirements;R.Material condition designated by the minimum value of tensile strength requirement for the product withmandatory tensile strength, 0,2% proof strength and elongation requirements.NOTE
Products in the H. condition may be specified to Vickers or Brinell hardness. The material condition designation H. isthe same for both hardness test methods.Exact conversion between the material conditions designated H. and R. is not possible.Material condition is designated by only one of the above designations.5SIST EN 13601:2004



EN 13601:2002 (E)4.3
ProductThe product designation provides a standardized pattern of designation from which a rapid and unequivocaldescription of a product is conveyed in communication. It provides mutual comprehension at the international levelwith regard to products which meet the requirements of the relevant European Standard.The product designation is no substitute for the full content of the standard.The product designation for products to this standard shall consist of:–denomination (Rod, Bar or Wire);–number of this European Standard (EN 13601);–material designation, either symbol or number (see Table 1);–material condition designation (see Table 2);–cross-sectional shape (the following designations shall be used as appropriate: RND for round, SQR for square,HEX for hexagonal);–nominal cross-sectional dimensions;–round rod or wire: diameter;–square or hexagonal rod or wire: width across-flats;–rectangular bar or wire: thickness × width;–tolerance class for round, square or hexagonal rod or wire (see Table 4);–corner type for square or hexagonal rod, rectangular bar or wire (the following designations shall be used asappropriate: SH for sharp, RD for rounded, CE for semi-circular edges) (see 6.6.2).The derivation of a product designation is shown in example 1 and other typical product designations are shown inexamples 2 and 3.EXAMPLE 1
Rod for electrical purposes conforming to this standard, in material designated either Cu-ETP or CW004A, inmaterial condition H085, round, nominal diameter 15 mm, tolerance class A, shall be designated as follows:EXAMPLE 2
Bar for electrical purposes conforming to this standard, in material designated either CuAg0,10 or CW013A, inmaterial condition R280, rectangular, nominal thickness 15 mm, nominal width 100 mm, semi-circular edge, shall be designatedas follows:Bar EN 13601 — CuAg0,10 — R280 — 15 × 100 — CEorBar EN 13601 — CW013A— R280 — 15 × 100 — CE6SIST EN 13601:2004



EN 13601:2002 (E)EXAMPLE 3
Wire for electrical purposes conforming to this standard, in material designated either Cu-OF or CW008A, inmaterial condition H035, hexagonal, nominal width across-flats 8 mm, tolerance class B, sharp corners, shall be designated asfollows:Wire EN 13601 — Cu-OF— H035 — HEX8B — SHorWire EN 13601 — CW008A — H035 — HEX8B — SH5
Ordering informationIn order to facilitate the enquiry, order and confirmation of order procedures between the purchaser and the supplier,the purchaser shall state on his enquiry and order the following information:a)quantity of product required (mass, number of rods or bars or coils of wire);b)denomination (Rod, Bar or Wire);c)number of this European Standard (EN 13601);d)material designation (see Table 1);e)material condition designation (see 4.2 and Table 2);f)cross-sectional shape (round, square, hexagonal or rectangular);g)nominal dimensions (diameter, width across-flats or thickness × width);h)tolerance class for round, square or hexagonal rod or wire: either class A (minus tolerance only) or class B(plus/minus tolerance) (see Table 4);i)type of corner (see 6.6.2);j)for rod or bar, the length required (see 6.6.3);k)for wire, the coil type: pancake, traverse wound, bunch or on drums (see 6.8);l)coil size requirements: inside and/or outside diameter and width or mass.NOTE
It is recommended that the product designation, as described in 4.3, is used for b) to i).In addition, the purchaser shall also state on the enquiry and order any of the following, if required:m)test method to be used for measurement of hardness, i.e. Brinell or Vickers (see 8.3) unless the test method isto be left to the discretion of the supplier;n)whether sawn or sheared ends are required (see 6.6.3);o)whether special surface conditions are required (see 6.10);p)whether a bend test is required (see 6.3);q)whether form tolerances for wire are required (see 6.7.1);r)whether length of wire is required (see 6.6.3);s)whether sampling is required (see clause 7);t)whether a declaration of conformity is required (see 9.1);u)whether an inspection document is required, and if so, which type (see 9.2);v)whether there are any special requirements for marking, packaging or labelling (see clause 10).7SIST EN 13601:2004



EN 13601:2002 (E)EXAMPLE 1
Ordering details for 250 pieces bar for general electrical purposes conforming to EN 13601, in material designatedeither CuAg0,10 or CW013A, in material condition R280, rectangular, nominal thickness 15 mm, nominal width 100 mm,semi-circular edge, fixed length 4 500 mm:250 pieces Bar EN 13601— CuAg0,10 — R280 — 15 × 100 — CE— fixed length 4 500 mmor250 pieces Bar EN 13601— CW013A — R280 — 15 × 100 — CE— fixed length 4 500 mmEXAMPLE 2
Ordering details for 1 000 kg wire for general electrical purposes conforming to EN 13601, in material designatedeither Cu-OF or CW008A, in material condition H035, hexagonal, nominal width across flats 8 mm, tolerance class B, with sharpcorners, nominal inside diameter of coil 500 mm:1 000 kg Wire EN 13601— Cu-OF — H035 — HEX8B — SH— nominal inside diameter of coil 500 mmor1 000 kg Wire EN 13601— CW008A — H035 — HEX8B — SH— nominal inside diameter of coil 500 mm6
Requirements6.1
CompositionThe composition shall conform to the requirements for the appropriate material given in Table 1.NOTE
For characteristics of coppers for electrical purposes, see annex A.6.2
Mechanical propertiesThe mechanical properties shall conform to the appropriate requirements given in Table 2. The tests shall be carriedout in accordance with either 8.2 (tensile test) or 8.3 (hardness test).6.3
Bending characteristicsIf required, bending characteristics shall be agreed between the purchaser and the supplier at the time of enquiryand order. The test shall be carried out in accordance with 8.4.6.4
Electrical propertiesThe electrical properties shall conform to the appropriate requirements given in Table 3. The test shall be carried outin accordance with 8.5.6.5
Freedom from hydrogen embrittlementRod, bar and wire in copper grades Cu-OF (CW008A), CuAg0,04P (CW014A), CuAg0,07P (CW015A), CuAg0,10P(CW016A), CuAg0,04(OF) (CW017A), CuAg0,07(OF) (CW018A), CuAg0,10(OF) (CW019A), Cu-PHC (CW020A) andCu-HCP (CW021A) shall show no evidence of cracking, when tested and visually examined in accordance with 8.6.6.6
Dimensions and tolerances6.6.1
Diameter or width across-flatsThe diameter or width across-flats of round, square, hexagonal or rectangular rod, bar or wire shall conform to theappropriate tolerances given in Tables 4 and 5.8SIST EN 13601:2004



EN 13601:2002 (E)6.6.2
Corner configuration6.6.2.1
GeneralRod, bar and wire may be supplied with sharp corners, rounded corners or semi-circular edges. The type of cornershall be specified at the time of order [see 5 i)].6.6.2.2
Sharp cornersSharp corners (SH) of square, hexagonal and rectangular rod, bar and wire (see Figure 1) shall conform to Table 6.Figure 1 — Sharp corner6.6.2.3
Rounded cornersRounded corners (RD) of square, hexagonal and rectangular rod, bar and wire (see Figure 2) shall conform toTable 7.Figure 2 — Rounded corner9SIST EN 13601:2004



EN 13601:2002 (E)6.6.2.4
Semi-circular edgeThe radius of semi-circular edges (CE) of rectangular bar and wire (see Figure 3) is half the thickness and shallconform to a tolerance of ± 20 % of the radius; the arc of curvature shall merge smoothly into the adjacent flat sideand shall be free from sharp, rough or projecting corners.Figure 3 — Semi-circular edge6.6.3
Length6.6.3.1 GeneralRod and bar shall be supplied either in "as manufactured" or "fixed" lengths, with ends either sawn or sheared.If required, the length of wire shall be agreed between the purchaser and the supplier.6.6.3.2
As manufactured lengthsAs manufactured lengths shall be supplied in the nominal lengths and with the tolerances given in Table 8.It is permissible for 10 % of the number of rods and bars in a consignment to be shorter, but not less than 50 % ofthe nominal length.6.6.3.3
Fixed lengthsThe lengths supplied as fixed lengths shall conform to the tolerances given in Table 9.The deviation from squareness of the cut shall be a maximum of 2 % of the diameter or width or major across-flatsdimension of the rod and bar and is included in the fixed length tolerance.6.7
Form tolerances6.7.1
GeneralThe form tolerances given in 6.7.2 to 6.7.4 shall apply to the following:a)rod and bar only; if necessary form tolerances for wire shall be agreed between the supplier and the purchaser;b)diameters, widths across-flats or widths of rectangular bar equal to or greater than 10 mm;c)all material conditions except D and H035/R200 (annealed).The deviation shall be measured with the rod or bar supported on a horizontal base plate such that the deviation isminimized by the mass of the rod or bar.10SIST EN 13601:2004



EN 13601:2002 (E)6.7.2
TwistSquare or hexagonal rod and rectangular bar shall conform to the twist tolerances given in Table 10 (see 6.7.1).The twist v shall be measured as indicated in Figure 4.Key 1 Reference planea Thicknessb Widthv TwistFigure 4 — Measurement of twist11SIST EN 13601:2004



EN 13601:2002 (E)6.7.3
StraightnessRod and bar shall conform to the straightness tolerances given in
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