EN 1978:1998
(Main)Copper and copper alloys - Copper cathodes
General Information
- Abstract
This standard specifies the composition and property requirements for cathodes of two copper grades, designated Cu-CATH-1 (CR001A) and Cu-CATH-2 (CR002A). Annex A (normative) describes methods for sampling cathodes for use in cases of dispute between the purchaser and the supplier. Annex B (informative) gives information on the relationships between electrical resistivity and conductivity of copper.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 17-Mar-1998
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 133 - Copper and copper alloys
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 133/WG 1 - Unwrought copper products
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 21-Sep-2022
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 11-May-2020
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1978:1998 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Copper and copper alloys - Copper cathodes". This standard covers: This standard specifies the composition and property requirements for cathodes of two copper grades, designated Cu-CATH-1 (CR001A) and Cu-CATH-2 (CR002A). Annex A (normative) describes methods for sampling cathodes for use in cases of dispute between the purchaser and the supplier. Annex B (informative) gives information on the relationships between electrical resistivity and conductivity of copper.
This standard specifies the composition and property requirements for cathodes of two copper grades, designated Cu-CATH-1 (CR001A) and Cu-CATH-2 (CR002A). Annex A (normative) describes methods for sampling cathodes for use in cases of dispute between the purchaser and the supplier. Annex B (informative) gives information on the relationships between electrical resistivity and conductivity of copper.
EN 1978:1998 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 1978:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1978:2022, ISO 1553:1976, EN 772-4:1998, ENV 1852-2:2000, EN 10204:2004, EN 1655:1997. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Baker in bakrove zlitine - Bakrove katodeKupfer und Kupferlegierungen - Kupfer-KathodenCuivre et alliages de cuivre - Cathodes en cuivreCopper and copper alloys - Copper cathodes77.150.30Bakreni izdelkiCopper productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1978:1998SIST EN 1978:1999en01-november-1999SIST EN 19
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