BS EN 1780-1:2002 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Designation of unalloyed and alloyed aluminium ingots for remelting, master alloys and castings - Numerical designation system
This European Standard specifies a five-figure numerical designation system for aluminium alloys and master
alloys as specified in the relevant European Standards. It applies to ingots for remelting and to castings for all
applications including aerospace.
A designation system for unalloyed aluminium is specified in EN 576.
An alternative chemical symbol based designation system is specified in EN 1780-2. The writing rules for chemical
composition are specified in EN 1780-3.
BS EN 1780-1:2002 history
2002BS EN 1780-1:2002 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Designation of unalloyed and alloyed aluminium ingots for remelting, master alloys and castings - Numerical designation system