BS 4608:1970
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
View Superseded by
Specification for copper for electrical purposes. Rolled sheet, strip and foil
Hardcopy , PDF
19-09-2002
English
25-06-1970
Important note : Users cannot be edited or removed once added to your Multi user PDF.
Co-operating organizations
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 General
3 Definitions
4 Information to be supplied by the purchaser
5 Freedom from defects
6 Chemical composition
7 Condition
8 Dimensions and tolerances
9 Selection of test samples
10 Mechanical tests (including preparation of test
pieces)
11 Electrical resistivity test
12 Hydrogen embrittlement test
13 Retests
14 Certificate of compliance
15 Inspection
16 Facilities for testing
Appendices
A Conversion of stress values
B Factors for correcting resistance at various
temperatures
Tables
1 Width of test piece
2 Resistivity values
3 Tolerances on thickness of cold rolled sheet, strip
and foil
4 Tolerances on width of rolled sheet, strip and foil
(rotary sheared)
5 Tolerances on length of rolled sheet and strip
ordered to exact length cut from rotary sheared coil
6 Tolerances on width or length of rolled sheet and
strip (guillotine sheared)
7 Mechanical properties of copper sheet, strip and
foil
8 Factors for correcting resistance. Hard-drawn high
conductivity copper of conductivity 97 % I.A.C.S.
9 Factors for correcting resistance. Annealed high
conductivity copper of conductivity 100 % I.A.C.S.
Figures
1 Bend test
2 Test piece
Sheet, strip and foil in the annealed, half hard and hard conditions, in thicknesses up to and including 10 mm. Includes chemical composition, dimensions and tolerances, mechanical and electrical tests.
| Committee |
NFE/34
|
| DevelopmentNote |
REPLACES BS 899: 1961
|
| DocumentType |
Standard
|
| Pages |
16
|
| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
|
| Status |
Superseded
|
| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
| BS 5350-A2:1990 | Methods of test for adhesives. Adherends Guide to the selection of adherend materials |
| PD 6470:1981 | The management of design for economic production. Standardization philosophy aimed at improving the performance of the electrical and mechanical manufacturing sectors |
| DEFSTAN 34-4/2(1990) : 1990 | FLUXES FOR SOFT SOLDERING ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES |
| BS 6883:1999 | Elastomer insulated cables for fixed wiring in ships and on mobile and fixed offshore units. Requirements and test methods |
| BS 1432:1987 | Specification for copper for electrical purposes: high conductivity copper rectangular conductors with drawn or rolled edges |
| BS 873-2:1984 | Road traffic signs and internally illuminated bollards Specification for miscellaneous signs |
| BS 2870:1980 | Specification for rolled copper and copper alloys: sheet, strip and foil |
| BS 2752:1975 | Specification for vulcanized chloroprene rubber compounds |
| BS 5970:2001 | Code of practice for thermal insulation of pipework and equipment in the temperature range of -100°C to +870°C |
| BS 5425-1:1986 | Coaxial cable for wideband distribution systems Specification for single unit, semi-airspaced cables for wideband distribution systems |
| BS 3488:1987 | Specification for technical anhydrous lanolin |
| BS 5624:1978 | Code of practice for the lining of vessels and equipment for chemical processes: copper and copper alloys |
| BS 778:1966 | Specification for steel pipes and joints for hydraulic purposes |
| BS 1212-4:1991 | Float operated valves Specification for compact type float operated valves for WC flushing cisterns (including floats) |
| BS 159:1992 | Specification for high-voltage busbars and busbar connections |
| BS 1035-40, 1172-74, 1861, 1954:1964 | Raw copper |
Access your standards online with a subscription
Features
-
Simple online access to standards, technical information and regulations.
-
Critical updates of standards and customisable alerts and notifications.
-
Multi-user online standards collection: secure, flexible and cost effective.