BS 2898:1970
Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for electrical purposes. Bars, extruded round tube and sections

Standard No.

BS 2898:1970

Release Date

1970

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Status

Be replaced 1996-06

Replace By

BS EN 755-3:1996

BS EN 755-4:1996

BS EN 755-5:1996

BS EN 755-6:1996

Latest

BS EN 755-3:2008

BS EN 755-4:2008

BS EN 755-5:2008

BS EN 755-6:2008

Scope

Requirements for round and square bar not less than 10 mm diameter or across flats; rectangular bar not less than 2.5 mm minor dimension and extruded round tubes and sections for electrical conductors in aluminium in two conditions and aluminium alloy in one condition. Tolerances on dimensions and corner radius, chemical composition, mechanical properties and electrical resistivity. Preferred sizes for rectangular bar, extruded tube and round bar are given.

BS 2898:1970 history

• 2008 BS EN 755-3:2008 Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles — Part 3: Round bars, tolerances on dimensions and form
• 1996 BS EN 755-3:1996 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles - Round bars, tolerances on dimensions and form
• 1970 BS 2898:1970 Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for electrical purposes. Bars, extruded round tube and sections