BS EN 13920-12:2003

What is BS EN 13920-12 – Aluminium alloys about? 

BS EN 13920-12 is a European standard that discusses a scrap of turnings consisting of one single alloy for aluminium alloys. Aluminium alloys are widely used in engineering structures and components where light weight or corrosion resistance is required. 

BS EN 13920-12 specifies characteristics, chemical composition and metal yield of scrap which consists of aluminium turnings of one single wrought (EN 573-3) or cast (EN 1706) specified alloy. 

Who is BS EN 13920-12 – Aluminium alloys for? 

BS EN 13920-12 on a scrap of aluminium alloys applies to: 

• Manufacturer of aluminium alloys 
• Automobile industries 
• Quality testing personnel 

Why should you use BS EN 13920-12 – Aluminium alloys? 

Aluminium alloys are widely used in engineering structures and components where light weight or corrosion resistance is required. Depending on the type of scrap and the desired product quality, different types of furnaces for melting aluminium scrap are used. 

BS EN 13920-12 provides you with guidance on aluminium alloys which consists: 

• The scrap category (turnings consisting of one single alloy) 

• The designation and/or the chemical composition of the alloy 
• The gross mass of the consignment 
• The definition of the beginning and end of the period during which the scrap is delivered 
• Any characteristics deviating from those specified under 5.1, e.g., particle size, presence of foreign material 
• Guidance about the origin of the scrap 
• Any guidance about the size and surface condition of the particles, whenever meaningful. 

BS EN 13920-12 gives you the classification procedure which includes sampling and tests, the treatment of non-conformities and arbitration. Overall, BS EN 13920-12 provides you with comprehensive guidance useful throughout the process of production.