BS 2874(1986) : 1986

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SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY RODS AND SECTIONS (OTHER THAN FORGING STOCK)

Available format(s): Hardcopy, PDF

Superseded date: 15-08-1998

Language(s): English

Published date: 01-01-1986

Publisher: British Standards Institution

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Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Designations for material conditions
4 Information to be supplied by the purchaser
5 Chemical composition
6 Tensile properties
7 Residual stress level
8 Resistance to dezincification (applicable to alloy
   CZ 132 only)
9 Freedom from hydrogen embrittlement (applicable
   to copper C 103 only)
10 Tolerances on dimensions for rods
11 Selection of test samples
12 Expression of results
13 Retests
Appendix A - Designations, nominal compositions and
             product forms specified for alloys in
             the BS 2870 to BS 2875 series
Appendix B - Conversion of stress units
Appendix C - The rounding of numbers rule
Appendix D - Cross-references between the wrought
             copper designations in this standard and
             the raw material designations for
             copper refinery shapes in BS 6017
Appendix E - Methods for the determination of tensile
             properties
Appendix F - Method for the detection of residual stress
             in copper alloys by the mercurous nitrate
             test
Appendix G - Method of test to establish dezincification
             resistance of material designated
             CZ 132
Publications referred to

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Defines requirements for copper and copper alloy rods and sections intended for machining and general engineering purposes (other than forging) having a diameter or thickness greater than 1.6 mm.

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Committee	NFM/34
Development Note	Supersedes BS 3B11(1933). (05/2004) Supersedes BS 2874(1969). (11/2012)
Document Type	Standard
ISBN
Pages
Published
Publisher	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
Superseded By	BS EN 12167:2011 BS EN 12164:2011 BS EN 12163:2011
Supersedes	BS 251(1963) : LATEST BS 252(1963) : LATEST BS 1948(1963) : LATEST BS 2874(1969) : AMD 3283 BS 1949(1963) : LATEST BS 369(1963) : 1963 BS 3B11(1933) : 1933 BS 250(1960) : LATEST BS 249(1963) : LATEST BS 249(1940) : LATEST

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BS 5155(1984) : 1984	SPECIFICATION FOR BUTTERFLY VALVES
BS B23(1991) : 1991	SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER-ALUMINIUM-NICKEL-IRON ALLOY RODS, SECTIONS, FORGING STOCK AND FORGINGS
BS 669-1(1989) : 1989	FLEXIBLE HOSES, END FITTINGS & SOCKETS FOR GAS BURNING APPLIANCES - SPEC. FOR STRIP-WOUND METALLIC FLEXIBLE HOSES, COVERS, END FITTINGS & SOCKETS FOR DOMESTIC APPLIANCES BURNING FAMILY GASES
BS 2B23(2009) : 2009	SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER-ALUMINIUM-NICKEL-IRON ALLOY RODS, BARS, SECTIONS, FORGING STOCK AND FORGINGS
BS 6675(1986) : 1986	SPECIFICATION FOR SERVICING VALVES (COPPER ALLOY) FOR WATER SERVICES
BS 2871-1(1971) : 1971	SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - TUBES - PART 1: COPPER TUBES FOR WATER, GAS AND SANITATION
BS 2559(1994) : 1994	SPECIFICATION FOR SCREWDRIVERS AND SCREWDRIVER ACCESSORIES
BS 1873(1975) : 1975	SPECIFICATION FOR STEEL GLOBE AND GLOBE STOP AND CHECK VALVES (FLANGED AND BUTT WELDING ENDS) FOR THE PETROLEUM, PETROCHEMICAL AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES
BS 7775(1995) : 1995	SPECIFICATION FOR PENSTOCKS
BS 5041-4(1975) : 1975	FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT - SPECIFICATION FOR BOXES FOR LANDING VALVES FOR DRY RISERS
BS 6920-2.1(2000) : 2000	SUITABILITY OF NON-METALLIC PRODUCTS FOR USE IN CONTACT WITH WATER INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION WITH REGARD TO THEIR EFFECT ON THE QUALITY OF THE WATER - PART 2: METHODS OF TEST - SECTION 2.1: SAMPLES FOR TESTING
BS 3A125 TO 3A[...](1981) : 1981	AEROSPACE SERIES - SPECIFICATION FOR STIFFNUTS (UNIFIED THREADS) FOR AIRCRAFT
BS 2871-2(1972) : 1972	SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - TUBES - PART 2: TUBES FOR GENERAL PURPOSES
BS B24(1991) : 1991	SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER-TIN-PHOSPHOROUS ALLOY RODS AND SECTIONS
BS 2875(1969) : 1969	SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - PLATE
BS 2B24(2009) : 2009	SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER-TIN-PHOSPHOROUS ALLOY RODS AND SECTIONS
BS 542:1973 (published 1973-03)	Specification for cable glands and sealing boxes for association with apparatus for use at mines and quarries
BS MA24(1974) : 1974	SPECIFICATION FOR SHIPS' SIDE SCUTTLES
BS 853-2:1996 (published 1996-03)	Specification for vessels for use in heating systems Tubular heat exchangers and storage vessels for building and industrial services
BS 1010-2(1973) : 1973	SPECIFICATION FOR DRAW-OFF TAPS AND STOPVALVES FOR WATER SERVICES (SCREW-DOWN PATTERN) - PART 2: DRAW-OFF TAPS AND ABOVE-GROUND STOPVALVES
BS 5395-2(1984) : 1984	STAIRS, LADDERS AND WALKWAYS - PART 2: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN OF HELICAL AND SPIRAL STAIRS
BS 7654(1993) : 1993	SPECIFICATION FOR SINGLE PHASE STREET LIGHTING FUSES (CUT OUTS) FOR LOW VOLTAGE PUBLIC ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS - 25 A RATING FOR HIGHWAY POWER SUPPLIES AND STREET FURNITURE
BS 7350(1990) : 1990	SPECIFICATION FOR DOUBLE REGULATING GLOBE VALVES AND FLOW MEASUREMENT DEVICES FOR HEATING AND CHILLED WATER SYSTEMS
BS 7654(1997) : 1997	SPECIFICATION FOR SINGLE PHASE STREET LIGHTING FUSES (CUT-OUTS) FOR LOW-VOLTAGE PUBLIC ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS - 25 A RATING FOR HIGHWAY POWER SUPPLIES AND STREET FURNITURE
BS 6283-2(1991) : 1991	SAFETY AND CONTROL DEVICES FOR USE IN HOT WATER SYSTEMS - SPECIFICATIONS FOR TEMPERATURE RELIEF VALVES FOR PRESSURES FROM 1 BAR TO 10 BAR
BS 5041-2(1987) : 1987	FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT - SPECIFICATION FOR LANDING VALVES FOR DRY RISERS
BS 7657:1993	SPECIFICATION FOR FUSES (CUT-OUTS), ANCILLARY TERMINAL BLOCKS AND INTERCONNECTING UNITS UP TO 100 A RATING, FOR POWER SUPPLIES TO BUILDINGS
BS 5041-1(1987) : 1987	FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT - SPECIFICATION FOR LANDING VALVES FOR WET RISERS
BS 8297:1995	CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF NON-LOADBEARING PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING
BS 5433(1976) : 1976	SPECIFICATION FOR UNDERGROUND STOPVALVES FOR WATER SERVICES
BS 6700(1997) : 1997	SPECIFICATION FOR DESIGN, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF SERVICES SUPPLYING WATER FOR DOMESTIC USE WITHIN BUILDINGS AND THEIR CARTILAGES
BS 2870(1980) : 1980	SPECIFICATION FOR ROLLED COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS: SHEET, STRIP AND FOIL
BS 864-2(1983) : 1983	CAPILLARY AND COMPRESSION TUBE FITTINGS OF COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY - PART 2: SPECIFICATION FOR CAPILLARY AND COMPRESSION FITTINGS FOR COPPER TUBES
08/30176707 DC : DRAFT APR 2008	BS 336 - SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE HOSE COUPLINGS AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT
BS 669-2(1997) : 1997	FLEXIBLE HOSES, END FITTINGS AND SOCKETS FOR GAS BURNING APPLIANCES - SPECIFICATION FOR CORRUGATED METALLIC FLEXIBLE HOSES, COVERS, END FITTINGS AND SOCKETS FOR CATERING APPLIANCES BURNING 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FAMILY GASES
BS 3905(1995) : 1995	SPECIFICATION FOR 3.8/6.6 KV, 300 A BOLTED FLAMEPROOF CABLE COUPLERS AND ADAPTORS, FOR USE IN COAL MINES
BS 853-1(1996) : 1996	SPECIFICATION FOR VESSELS FOR USE IN HEATING SYSTEMS - CALORIFIERS AND STORAGE VESSELS FOR CENTRAL HEATING AND HOT WATER SUPPLY
BS 2871-3(1972) : 1972	SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS TUBES - PART 3: TUBES FOR HEAT EXCHANGERS
BS 7361-1(1991) : 1991	CATHODIC PROTECTION - PART 1: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR LAND AND MARINE APPLICATIONS
BS 3454(1995) : 1995	SPECIFICATION FOR 1.9/3.3 kV. 300 A BOLTED FLAMEPROOF CABLE COUPLERS AND ADAPTORS (INCLUDING 380/660 V AND 640/1100 V, 300 A ADAPTORS) FOR USE IN COAL MINES
BS 1212-4:1991	FLOAT OPERATED VALVES - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR COMPACT TYPE FLOAT OPERATED VALVES FOR WC FLUSHING CISTERNS (INCLUDING FLOATS)
BS 336(1989) : 1989	SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE HOSE COUPLINGS AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT
BS 7838(1996) : 1996	SPECIFICATION FOR CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL SEMI-RIGID PIPE AND ASSOCIATED FITTINGS FOR LOW-PRESSURE GAS PIPEWORK OF UP TO DN 50
BS 7019:1989 (published 1989-08)	Specification for fully screened 400 A bolted flameproof cable couplers and adaptors for use on systems up to and including 6.6 kV, primarily for use in mines
BS 5041-5(1974) : 1974	FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT - SPECIFICATION FOR BOXES FOR FOAM INLETS AND DRY RISER INLETS
BS 6017(1981) : 1981	SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER REFINERY SHAPES
BS 5885-1(1988) : 1988	AUTOMATIC GAS BURNERS - SPECIFICATION FOR BURNERS WITH INPUT RATING 60 KW AND ABOVE
BS 7327-1(1990) : 1990	SMALL FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - SPECIFICATION FOR SMALL FIXED HALON FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
BS 1101(1977) : 1977	SPECIFICATION FOR PRESSURE CONTAINERS FOR PAINT AND OTHER SIMILAR SUBSTANCES
BS 6283-4(1991) : 1991	SAFETY AND CONTROL DEVICES FOR USE IN HOT WATER SYSTEMS - SPECIFICATION FOR DROP-TIGHT PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES OF NOMINAL SIZE UP TO AND INCLUDING DN 50 FOR SUPPLY PRESSURES UP TO AND INCLUDING 12 BAR
BS 1414(1975) : 1975	SPECIFICATION FOR STEEL WEDGE GATE VALVES (FLANGED AND BUTT WELDING ENDS) FOR THE PETROLEUM, PETROCHEMICAL AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES
BS 3572(1986) : 1986	SPECIFICATION FOR ACCESS FITTINGS FOR CHIMNEYS AND OTHER HIGH STRUCTURES IN CONCRETE OR BRICK WORK
BS PD5500(2003) : 2003	SPECIFICATION FOR UNFIRED FUSION WELDED PRESSURE VESSELS
BS 5350-A2(1990) : 1990	METHODS OF TEST FOR ADHESIVES - GUIDE TO THE SELECTION OF ADHEREND MATERIALS
BS 1212-1(1990) : 1990	FLOAT OPERATED VALVES - SPECIFICATION FOR PISTON TYPE FLOAT OPERATED VALVES (COPPER ALLOY BODY (EXCLUDING FLOATS)
BS 5386-3(1980) : 1980	SPECIFICATION FOR GAS BURNING APPLIANCES - PART 3: DOMESTIC COOKING APPLIANCES BURNING GAS
BS 2767(1991) : 1991	SPECIFICATION FOR MANUALLY OPERATED COPPER ALLOY VALVES FOR RADIATORS
BS 669-2(1995) : 1995	FLEXIBLE HOSES, END FITTINGS AND SOCKETS FOR GAS BURNING APPLIANCES - SPECIFICATION FOR CORRUGATED METALLIC FLEXIBLE HOSES, COVERS, END FITTINGS AND SOCKETS FOR CATERING APPLIANCES BURNING 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FAMILY GASES
BS 5154(1991) : 1991	SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER ALLOY GLOBE, GLOBE STOP AND CHECK, CHECK AND GATE VALVES
BS 3214(1974) : 1974	SPECIFICATION FOR LOCKING CONNECTORS FOR BATTERY OPERATED VEHICLES (320 AMPERE RATING)
DEFSTAN 02-838(PT2)/1(2000) : 2000	REQUIREMENTS FOR PHOSPHOR BRONZE - PART 2: WROUGHT BAR STOCK
BS 853(1990) : 1990 AMD 8979	SPECIFICATION FOR VESSELS FOR USE IN HEATING SYSTEMS - CALORIFIERS AND STORAGE VESSELS FOR CENTRAL HEATING AND HOT WATER SUPPLY
BS 2873(1969) : 1969	SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - WIRE
BS 8298(1994) : 1994	CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF NATURAL STONE CLADDING AND LINING
BS PD5500(2018) : 2018	SPECIFICATION FOR UNFIRED FUSION WELDED PRESSURE VESSELS
DEFSTAN 05-50(PT37)/1(1991) : 1991	METHODS FOR TESTING FUELS, LUBRICANTS AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS - PART 37: THE ASSESSMENT OF THE ABRASIVENESS OF MOLYBDENUM DISULPHIDE POWDERS
BS 6956-5(1992) : 1992	JOINTING MATERIALS AND COMPOUNDS - SPECIFICATION FOR JOINTING COMPOUNDS FOR USE WITH WATER, LOW PRESSURE SATURATED STEAM, 1ST FAMILY GASES (EXCLUDING COAL GAS) AND 2ND FAMILY GASES
BS 1868(1975) : 1975	SPECIFICATION FOR STEEL CHECK VALVES (FLANGED AND BUTT-WELDING ENDS) FOR THE PETROLEUM, PETROCHEMICAL AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES
BS PD5500(2006) : 2006	SPECIFICATION FOR UNFIRED FUSION WELDED PRESSURE VESSELS
BS 7430(2011) : 2011	CODE OF PRACTICE FOR PROTECTIVE EARTHING OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
BS PD5500(2009) : 2009	SPECIFICATION FOR UNFIRED FUSION WELDED PRESSURE VESSELS
BS PD5500(2015) : 2015	SPECIFICATION FOR UNFIRED FUSION WELDED PRESSURE VESSELS
BS PD5500(2012) : 2012	SPECIFICATION FOR UNFIRED FUSION WELDED PRESSURE VESSELS
DEFSTAN 02-749(PT2)/1(2000) : 2000	REQUIREMENTS FOR ALUMINIUM-NICKEL-SILICON-BRASS - PART 2: FORGINGS, FORGING STOCK, RODS AND SECTIONS
DEFSTAN 02-835/1(2000) : 2000	REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH STRENGTH COPPER NICKEL MANGANESE ALLOY FORGINGS, FORGING STOCK RODS AND SECTIONS
BS 6920-2.1(1996) : 1996	SUITABILITY OF NON-METALLIC PRODUCTS FOR USE IN CONTACT WITH WATER INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION WITH REGARD TO THEIR EFFECT ON THE QUALITY OF THE WATER - METHODS OF TEST - SAMPLES FOR TESTING
BS 1212-2(1990) : 1990	FLOAT OPERATED VALVES - PART 2: SPECIFICATION FOR DIAPHRAGM TYPE FLOAT OPERATED VALVES (COPPER ALLOY BODY) (EXCLUDING FLOATS)
BS 1212-3(1990) : 1990	FLOAT OPERATED VALVES - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR DIAPHRAGM TYPE FLOAT OPERATED VALVES (PLASTICS BODIED) FOR COLD WATER SERVICES ONLY (EXCLUDING FLOATS)
BS 5395-3(1985) : 1985	STAIRS, LADDERS AND WALKWAYS - PART 3: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN OF INDUSTRIAL TYPE STAIRS, PERMANENT LADDERS AND WALKWAYS
BS 2456(1990) : 1990	SPECIFICATION FOR FLOATS (PLASTICS) FOR FLOAT OPERATED VALVES FOR COLD WATER SERVICES
I.S. 325-2:1995	CODE OF PRACTICE FOR USE OF MASONRY - PART 2: MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
BS 6651(1999) : 1999	CODE OF PRACTICE FOR PROTECTION OF STRUCTURES AGAINST LIGHTNING
BS 669-1:1989 (published 1990-01)	Flexible hoses, end fittings and sockets for gas burning appliances Specification for strip-wound metallic flexible hoses, covers, end fittings and sockets for domestic appliances burning 1st and 2nd family gases
BS 7430(2011) : 2011	CODE OF PRACTICE FOR PROTECTIVE EARTHING OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
BS 3905:1995 (published 1995-11)	Specification for 3.8/6.6 kV, 300 A bolted flameproof cable couplers and adaptors, for use in coal mines.
BS 853(1990) : 1990 AMD 8979	SPECIFICATION FOR VESSELS FOR USE IN HEATING SYSTEMS - CALORIFIERS AND STORAGE VESSELS FOR CENTRAL HEATING AND HOT WATER SUPPLY
BS 8298:1994 (published 1995-01)	Code of practice for design and installation of natural stone cladding and lining
BS 3454:1995 (published 1995-11)	Specification for 1.9/3.3 kV, 300 A bolted flameproof cable couplers and adaptors (including 380/660 V and 640/1100 V, 300 A adaptors) for use in coal mines
BS 853-1(1996) : 1996	SPECIFICATION FOR VESSELS FOR USE IN HEATING SYSTEMS - CALORIFIERS AND STORAGE VESSELS FOR CENTRAL HEATING AND HOT WATER SUPPLY

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BS 2872(1989) : 1989	SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY FORGING STOCK AND FORGINGS
BS 6017(1981) : 1981	SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER REFINERY SHAPES
BS 2875(1969) : 1969	SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - PLATE
BS 2873(1969) : 1969	SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - WIRE
BS 1433(1970) : 1970	SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES - ROD AND BAR
BS 2870(1980) : 1980	SPECIFICATION FOR ROLLED COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS: SHEET, STRIP AND FOIL
BS 5899(1980) : 1980	METHOD FOR HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT TEST FOR COPPER
BS 350(2004) : 2004	CONVERSION FACTORS FOR UNITS
BS 1957(1953) : 1953	PRESENTATION OF NUMERICAL VALUES (FINENESS OF EXPRESSION; ROUNDING OF NUMBERS)
BS 18(1987) : 1987	METHOD FOR TENSILE TESTING OF METALS (INCLUDING AEROSPACE MATERIALS)

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