TS EN 10001

TS EN 10001 is a terminology and classification standard for pig-irons, setting out how pig iron is defined and how it is subdivided into classes. Pig iron is a key iron-based intermediate in the route from iron production to later refining or casting operations, so a shared naming and classification system helps manufacturers, buyers, and technical users refer to the same material with the same meaning.

Technical context of pig iron

In general technical usage, pig iron is the high-carbon iron product typically obtained from a blast furnace. It is important both as a feedstock for steelmaking and as a material used in foundry practice. Standardizing its definition and classification reduces ambiguity between production routes, compositions, and end uses, especially in trade descriptions, quality communication, and technical documentation.

What this standard framework provides

• Standardizes the definition of pig irons.
• Standardizes the subdivision of pig irons into classes.
• Provides a common terminology for material naming and class designation.
• Supports clear technical communication in metallurgy and iron-related applications.

Because this is a definition-and-classification standard, its main value lies in clarifying concepts rather than prescribing a test method or performance limit. For users, that means more consistent product naming, clearer class references, and a common technical basis for interpreting pig iron across the supply chain.