TS 4817

TS 4817 is a terminology standard that brings together terms and definitions for wrought products made from copper and copper alloys. Standards of this type do not prescribe how the products are manufactured; instead, they establish a shared technical language so that design, purchasing, inspection, and documentation use the same concepts consistently.

What the term wrought product means in this context

Copper and copper alloys are widely used because of their electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and good formability. In general technical terms, wrought products are items produced by shaping processes rather than by casting. This broad family may include sheet, strip, plate, rod, wire, profiles, and related semi-finished or finished forms. Defining these terms precisely is important when distinguishing product forms, tempers, and alloy families in technical communication.

The terminology framework provided by this standard

• Provides common definitions for wrought products of copper and copper alloys.
• Supports consistent use of terminology in drawings, specifications, and catalogues.
• Clarifies conceptual distinctions between different product forms.
• Helps align technical language used in national and international contexts.

The standard serves as a reference framework for the meaning of terms used in the copper industry. Aligned with ISO 197-3, it supports a common terminology base for identifying and describing wrought copper-based products in a consistent and technically clear way.