EN 12861:1999
(Main)Copper and copper alloys - Scrap
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the requirements for characteristics, condition, moisture, composition, metal content, metal yield and test procedures of secondary raw materials for direct melting (melting grades) in the form of copper and copper alloy scrap.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 20-Jul-1999
- Withdrawal Date
- 16-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 133 - Copper and copper alloys
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 133/WG 4 - Extruded and drawn products, forgings and scrap
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 16-May-2018
- Completion Date
- 17-Sep-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 11-Dec-2013
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 1652:1997 - Copper and copper alloys - Plate, sheet, strip and circles for general purposes - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Get Certified
Connect with accredited certification bodies for this standard

Element Materials Technology
Materials testing and product certification.
Inštitut za kovinske materiale in tehnologije
Institute of Metals and Technology. Materials testing, metallurgical analysis, NDT.
Sponsored listings
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12861:1999 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Copper and copper alloys - Scrap". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements for characteristics, condition, moisture, composition, metal content, metal yield and test procedures of secondary raw materials for direct melting (melting grades) in the form of copper and copper alloy scrap.
This European Standard specifies the requirements for characteristics, condition, moisture, composition, metal content, metal yield and test procedures of secondary raw materials for direct melting (melting grades) in the form of copper and copper alloy scrap.
EN 12861:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 77.150.30 - Copper products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12861:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12861:2018, EN 1654:1997, EN 12451:2012, EN 12449:2023, EN 1652:1997, EN 12167:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12861:1999 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Baker in bakrove zlitine - Tehnološki kovinski odpadkiKupfer und Kupferlegierungen - SchrotteCuivre et alliages de cuivre - ScrappesCopper and copper alloys - Scrap77.150.30Bakreni izdelkiCopper productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12861:1999SIST EN 12861:2000en01-november-2000SIST EN 12861:2000SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
...



