BS EN 13601:2021

This standard BS EN 13601:2021 Copper and copper alloys. Copper rod, bar and wire for general electrical purposes is classified in these ICS categories:

• 77.150.30 Copper products

This document specifies the composition, property requirements including electrical properties, and tolerances on dimensions and form for copper rod, bar and wire for general electrical purposes. Cross-sections and size ranges are:

1. round, square and hexagonal rod with diameters or widths across-flats from 2 mm up to and including 160 mm;

2. bar with thicknesses from 2 mm up to and including 40 mm and widths from 3 mm up to and including 250 mm;

3. round, square, hexagonal and rectangular wire with diameters or widths across-flats from 2 mm up to and including 25 mm, as well as thicknesses from 0,5 mm up to and including 12 mm with widths from 1 mm up to and including 250 mm.

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