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BS ISO Standards Single-File Series Overview · Batch 9 — A Compilation of 150 International Standards (ISO) and Their Technical Points
A Compilation of 150 International Standards (ISO) and Their Technical Points
The BS ISO series comprises British National Standards published by the British Standards Institution (BSI) as the UK implementation of International Standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This batch (Batch 9) consists of 150 single-file standards drawn from the BS ISO series, spanning materials analysis and characterisation, mechanical and bearing testing, road vehicles, aerospace fasteners, water quality and radionuclide measurement, nuclear technology, paper and printing, rubber and plastics testing.
Most of these standards adopt ISO International Standards identically and cover test methods, product specifications, dimensional tolerances and quality requirements. The article lists the full standard set in numerical order and expands on five representative standards, helping readers understand the structure, technical requirements and application points of BS ISO single-file standards.
💡 This batch contains 150 single-file BS ISO standards, mainly in materials analysis, mechanical testing, road vehicles and aerospace; most are readable text versions, with a small number of scanned versions (explicitly noted in the text).
1. Series Overview 📌
This batch is arranged by standard number from ISO 12154 to ISO 13314 and covers particle characterisation, mechanical vibration, rolling bearings, plain bearings, crane safety, earth-moving machinery, aerospace fasteners and seals, water radionuclide measurement, nuclear fuel analysis, paper and printing, rubber and plastics testing, and road vehicle fuel systems.
By standard type, both product specifications and dimensional standards are present, together with numerous test methods and materials analysis standards. Materials analysis includes chemical analysis of iron ores, zinc sulphide concentrates and copper-lead-zinc concentrates (atomic absorption spectrometry and EDTA titration), surface chemical analysis (secondary-ion mass spectrometry, atomic force microscopy, scanning probe microscopy), and water radionuclides (strontium-90, lead-210, uranium, plutonium, tritium and carbon-14) by liquid scintillation counting and alpha spectrometry.
2. Standard List and Technical Points 📋
| Standard | Title |
|---|---|
| BS ISO 12154:2014 | Determination of density by volumetric displacement — Skeleton density by gas pycnometry |
| BS ISO 12156-2:2007 | Diesel fuel — Assessment of lubricity using the high-frequency reciprocating rig (HFRR) — Part 2: Limit |
| BS ISO 12161:2006 | Road vehicles — Endurance braking systems of motor vehicles and towed vehicles — Test procedures |
| BS ISO 12175:1994 | Space data and information transfer systems — Standard formatted data units — Structure and construction rules |
| BS ISO 12183:2016 | Nuclear fuel technology — Controlled-potential coulometric assay of plutonium |
| BS ISO 12188-2:2012 | Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry — Test procedures for positioning and guidance systems in agriculture — Part 2: Testing of satellite-based auto-guidance systems during straight and level travel |
| BS ISO 12189:2008 | Implants for surgery — Mechanical testing of implantable spinal devices — Fatigue test method for spinal implant assemblies |
| BS ISO 12192:2011 | Paper and board — Determination of compressive strength — Ring crush method |
| BS ISO 12197:2016 | Woodruff keyseat cutters — Dimensions |
| BS ISO 12199:2000 | Alphabetical ordering of multilingual terminological and lexicographical data represented in the Latin alphabet |
| BS ISO 12208:2015 | Space systems — Space environment (natural and artificial) — Observed proton fluences over long duration at GEO and guidelines for selection of confidence level in statistical model of solar proton fluences |
| BS ISO 12230:2012 | Polybutene-1 (PB-1) pipes — Effect of time and temperature on the expected strength |
| BS ISO 12231:2012 | Photography — Electronic still picture imaging — Vocabulary |
| BS ISO 12233:2017 | Photography — Electronic still picture imaging — Resolution and spatial frequency responses |
| BS ISO 12242:2012 | Scanned version standard (refer to the official published version) |
| BS ISO 12243:2003 | Medical gloves made from natural rubber latex — Determination of water-extractable protein using the modified Lowry method |
| BS ISO 12251:2011 | Diesel engines — Clamp mounted CR fuel injectors — Mounting dimensions |
| BS ISO 12260:2016 | Aerospace — Screws, pan head, internal offset cruciform ribbed or unribbed drive, stepped shank, short or medium length MJ threads, metallic material, coated or uncoated, strength classes less than or equal to 1 100 MPa — Dimensions |
| BS ISO 12261:2016 | Aerospace — Screws, pan head, internal offset cruciform ribbed or unribbed drive, pitch diameter shank, long length MJ threads, metallic material, coated or uncoated, strength classes less than or equal to 1 100 MPa — Dimensions |
| BS ISO 12273:2010 | Scanned version standard (refer to the official published version) |
| BS ISO 12289:2016 | Aerospace — Rivets, solid, in corrosion-resisting steel — Procurement specification |
| BS ISO 12297:2012 | Rolling bearings — Steel cylindrical rollers — Dimensions and tolerances |
| BS ISO 12302:2017 | Plain bearings — Quality characteristics — Statistical process control (SPC) |
| BS ISO 12315:2010 | Aluminium oxide primarily used for production of aluminium — Method for calculating the Al2O3 content of smelter-grade alumina |
| BS ISO 12345:2013 | Diesel engines — Cleanliness assessment of fuel injection equipment |
| BS ISO 12384:2010 | Scanned version standard (refer to the official published version) |
| BS ISO 12404:2011 | Soil quality — Guidance on the selection and application of screening methods |
| BS ISO 12406:2010 | Surface chemical analysis — Secondary-ion mass spectrometry — Method for depth profiling of arsenic in silicon |
| BS ISO 12478-1:1997 | Cranes — Maintenance — Part 1: General |
| BS ISO 12480-3:2016 | Cranes — Safe use — Part 3: Tower cranes |
| BS ISO 12482:2014 | Cranes — Monitoring of design working period |
| BS ISO 12488-1:2012 | Cranes — Tolerances for wheels and travel and traversing tracks — Part 1: General |
| BS ISO 12490:2011 | Petroleum and natural gas industries — Mechanical integrity and sizing of actuators and mounting kits for pipeline valves |
| BS ISO 12492:2012 | Raw rubber — Determination of water content by Karl Fischer method |
| BS ISO 12493:2011 | Rubber, vulcanized — Determination of tension set under heating |
| BS ISO 12509:2004 | Earth-moving machinery — Lighting, signalling and marking lamps, and reflex reflectors |
| BS ISO 12510:2004 | Earth-moving machinery — Operation and maintenance — Maintainability guidelines |
| BS ISO 12573:2010 | Scanned version standard (refer to the official published version) |
| BS ISO 12576-2:2008 | Thermal insulation products — Conformity control systems — Part 2: Factory-made products |
| BS ISO 12584:2013 | Aerospace — Hydraulic fluid components — Expression of particulate contamination levels |
| BS ISO 12604-1:2017 | Aircraft ground equipment — Checked baggage — Part 1: Mass and dimensions |
| BS ISO 12612:2016 | Cinematography — Exchange of post-production sprocketed material |
| BS ISO 12617:2015 | Road vehicles — Liquefied natural gas (LNG) refuelling connector — 3.1 MPa connector |
| BS ISO 12632:2015 | Graphic technology — Ink, paper and labels — Hot alkali penetration and resistance requirements |
| BS ISO 12634:1996 | Graphic technology — Determination of viscosity of paste inks and vehicles by a rotational viscometer |
| BS ISO 12641-1:2016 | Graphic technology — Prepress digital data exchange — Input scanner calibration colour targets — Part 1: Colour targets |
| BS ISO 12642-1:2011 | Graphic technology — Input data for characterization of 4-colour printing — Part 1: Initial data set |
| BS ISO 12644:1996 | Graphic technology — Determination of rheological properties of paste inks and vehicles by a falling rod viscometer |
| BS ISO 12646:2015 | Graphic technology — Displays for colour proofing — Characteristics |
| BS ISO 12648:2003 | Graphic technology — Safety requirements for press systems |
| BS ISO 12653-3:2014 | Electronic imaging — Test target for scanning of office documents — Part 3: Test target for low-resolution applications |
| BS ISO 12655:2013 | Scanned version standard (refer to the official published version) |
| BS ISO 12676:2000 | Scanned version standard (refer to the official published version) |
| BS ISO 12739:2006 | Zinc sulphide concentrates — Determination of zinc — Ion-exchange/EDTA titrimetric method |
| BS ISO 12742:2007 | Copper, lead and zinc sulphide concentrates — Determination of transportable moisture limits — Flow table method |
| BS ISO 12743:2006 | Copper, lead, zinc and nickel concentrates — Sampling procedures for determination of metal and moisture content |
| BS ISO 12744:2006 | Copper, lead, zinc and nickel concentrates — Experimental methods for checking the precision of sampling |
| BS ISO 12745:2008 | Copper, lead and zinc ores and concentrates — Precision and bias of mass measurement techniques |
| BS ISO 12771:1997 | Plastics laboratory ware — Disposable serological pipettes |
| BS ISO 12772:1997 | Laboratory glassware — Disposable microhaematocrit capillary tubes |
| BS ISO 12787:2011 | Cosmetics — Analytical methods — Validation criteria for analytical results using chromatographic techniques |
| BS ISO 12794:2000 | Nuclear energy — Radiation protection — Personal thermoluminescence dosemeters |
| BS ISO 12799:2015 | Nuclear energy — Determination of nitrogen content in UO2, (U,Gd)O2 and (U,Pu)O2 sintered pellets — Inert gas extraction and conductivity detection method |
| BS ISO 12800:2017 | Nuclear fuel technology — Determination of apparent density and open porosity of uranium dioxide pellets |
| BS ISO 12809:2011 | Crop protection equipment — Reciprocating positive displacement pumps and centrifugal pumps — Test methods |
| BS ISO 12812-1:2017 | Core banking — Mobile financial services — Part 1: General framework |
| BS ISO 12815:2013 | Fibre-reinforced plastic composites — Determination of bearing strength by pin loading |
| BS ISO 12817:2013 | Fibre-reinforced plastic composites — Determination of open-hole compressive strength |
| BS ISO 12819:2009 | Methods for evaluation of battery life of a battery-powered watch |
| BS ISO 12822:2015 | Glass packaging — 26 H 126 crown cap finish — Dimensions |
| BS ISO 12824:2016 | Royal jelly — Specification |
| BS ISO 12829:2016 | Hydraulic fluid power filters — Filter elements with limited life — Method for verifying the rated fatigue life and rated static burst pressure of the pressure envelope |
| BS ISO 12830:2011 | Paper, board and pulps — Determination of acid-soluble magnesium, calcium, manganese, iron, copper, sodium and potassium |
| BS ISO 12853:2015 | Microscopes — Information provided to the user |
| BS ISO 12875:2011 | Traceability of finfish products — Specification on the information to be recorded in captured finfish distribution chains |
| BS ISO 12877:2011 | Traceability of finfish products — Specification on the information to be recorded in farmed finfish distribution chains |
| BS ISO 12878:2012 | Environmental monitoring of the impacts of marine aquaculture on soft bottom |
| BS ISO 12900:2015 | Hard coal — Determination of abrasiveness |
| BS ISO 12912:2014 | Circular knitting machines — Vocabulary |
| BS ISO 12913-1:2014 | Acoustics — Soundscape — Part 1: Definition and conceptual framework |
| BS ISO 12924:2010 | Lubricants, industrial oils and related products (class L) — Family X (greases) — Specification |
| BS ISO 12925-1:1996 | Lubricants, industrial oils and related products (class L) — Family C (gears) — Specification |
| BS ISO 12926:2012 | Aluminium fluoride used for industrial use — Determination of trace elements — Wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometric method using pressed powder tablets |
| BS ISO 12931:2012 | Performance criteria for authentication solutions used to combat counterfeiting of material goods |
| BS ISO 12934:2013 | Agricultural and forestry tractors and machinery — Basic types — Vocabulary |
| BS ISO 12963:2017 | Gas analysis — Comparison methods for determining the composition of calibration gas mixtures |
| BS ISO 12987:2004 | Carbonaceous materials used in the production of aluminium — Anodes, cathode blocks, sidewall blocks and ramming pastes |
| BS ISO 12988-2:2004 | Carbonaceous materials used in the production of aluminium — Baked anodes — Determination of apparent density and true density |
| BS ISO 12989-2:2004 | Carbonaceous materials used in the production of aluminium — Baked anodes and sidewall blocks — Determination of the reactivity |
| BS ISO 12991:2012 | Liquefied natural gas (LNG) — Vehicle on-board fuel storage tanks |
| BS ISO 12992:2017 | Plastics — Determination of vertical flame spread of films and sheets |
| BS ISO 13008:2012 | Information and documentation — Digital records conversion and migration process |
| BS ISO 13009:2015 | Tourism and related services — Beach operation requirements and recommendations |
| BS ISO 13031:2016 | Earth-moving machinery — Quick couplers — Safety |
| BS ISO 13033:2013 | Bases for design of structures — Loads, forces and other actions — Seismic actions on non-structural components of buildings |
| BS ISO 13043:2011 | Road vehicles — Refrigerant systems used in mobile air conditioning systems (MAC) — Safety requirements |
| BS ISO 13050:2014 | Timing belt drives — Metric pitch curvilinear profile systems G, H, R and S — Belts and pulleys |
| BS ISO 13052:2013 | Road vehicles — Trailers up to 3.5 t — Requirements for support wheels and drawbar supports |
| BS ISO 13063:2012 | Scanned version standard (refer to the official published version) |
| BS ISO 13065:2015 | Sustainability criteria for bioenergy |
| BS ISO 13067:2011 | Scanned version standard (refer to the official published version) |
| BS ISO 13074:2012 | Analogue quartz clocks — Fitting dimensions from movement to hands |
| BS ISO 13082:2011 | Milk and milk products — Determination of the lipase activity of pregastric lipase preparations |
| BS ISO 13083:2015 | Surface chemical analysis — Scanning probe microscopy — Definition of the spatial resolution and calibration of the spatial resolution of electrical scanning probe microscopes (SSRM, SCM) for 2D-dopant imaging |
| BS ISO 13084:2011 | Surface chemical analysis — Secondary-ion mass spectrometry — Calibration of the mass scale for a time-of-flight secondary-ion mass spectrometer |
| BS ISO 13091-1:2001 | Mechanical vibration — Vibrotactile perception thresholds for the assessment of nerve dysfunction — Part 1: Methods of measurement at the fingertips |
| BS ISO 13095:2014 | Surface chemical analysis — Atomic force microscopy — Procedure for in situ characterization of AFM probe cantilevers for nanostructure measurement |
| BS ISO 13106:2014 | Plastics — Blow-moulded polypropylene containers for packaging liquid foodstuffs |
| BS ISO 13110:2012 | Cigarettes — Determination of menthol in smoke condensates — Gas-chromatographic method |
| BS ISO 13122:2011 | Ships and marine technology — On-loading equipment for davit-launched liferafts |
| BS ISO 13124:2011 | Scanned version standard (refer to the official published version) |
| BS ISO 13125:2013 | Fine ceramics (advanced ceramics, advanced technical ceramics) — Test method for antifungal activity of semiconducting photocatalytic materials |
| BS ISO 13142:2015 | Electro-optical systems — Cavity ring-down technique for high-reflectance measurement |
| BS ISO 13145:2012 | Rubber — Determination of viscosity and stress relaxation using a rotorless sealed shear rheometer |
| BS ISO 13153:2012 | Scanned version standard (refer to the official published version) |
| BS ISO 13160:2012 | Water quality — Strontium 90 and strontium 89 — Test methods using liquid scintillation counting or proportional counting |
| BS ISO 13163:2013 | Water quality — Lead-210 — Test method using liquid scintillation counting |
| BS ISO 13166:2014 | Water quality — Uranium isotopes — Test method using alpha-spectrometry |
| BS ISO 13167:2015 | Water quality — Plutonium, americium, curium and neptunium — Test method using alpha-spectrometry |
| BS ISO 13168:2015 | Water quality — Simultaneous determination of tritium and carbon-14 activities — Test method using liquid scintillation counting |
| BS ISO 13171:2016 | Oregano essential oil [Origanum vulgare L. subsp. hirtum (Link) letsw] |
| BS ISO 13175-3:2012 | Implants for surgery — Calcium phosphates — Part 3: Hydroxyapatite and beta-tricalcium phosphate bone substitutes |
| BS ISO 13179-1:2014 | Implants for surgery — Plasma-sprayed unalloyed titanium coatings on metallic surgical implants — Part 1: General requirements |
| BS ISO 13183:2012 | Intelligent transport systems — Communications access for land mobiles (CALM) — Broadcasting communications using CALM |
| BS ISO 13184-2:2016 | Intelligent transport systems — Navigation protocols for advisory safety systems for personal ITS stations — Part 2: Road navigation protocol (RGP) requirements and specifications |
| BS ISO 13185-2:2015 | Intelligent transport systems — Vehicle interface for the provisioning and support of ITS services — Part 2: Unified gateway protocol (UGP) requirements and specifications |
| BS ISO 13207-1:2012 | Road vehicles — LED lamp characteristics for compatibility with bulb failure detection — Part 1: LED lamps used as direction indicators |
| BS ISO 13226:2011 | Rubber — Standard reference elastomers (SRE) for characterizing the effect of liquids on vulcanized rubbers |
| BS ISO 13253:2017 | Ducted air-conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps — Testing and rating for cooling capacity |
| BS ISO 13254:2010 | Thermoplastics piping systems for non-pressure applications — Test method for watertightness |
| BS ISO 13255:2010 | Thermoplastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge within the building structure — Test method for watertightness |
| BS ISO 13257:2010 | Thermoplastics piping systems for non-pressure applications — Test method for resistance to elevated temperature cycling |
| BS ISO 13259:2010 | Thermoplastics piping systems for underground non-pressure applications — Test method for watertightness |
| BS ISO 13263:2010 | Thermoplastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage — Thermoplastics inspection chambers and manholes |
| BS ISO 13264:2010 | Thermoplastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage — Thermoplastics fittings — Test method for mechanical strength or flexibility of manufactured fittings |
| BS ISO 13265:2010 | Thermoplastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage — Test method for long-term sealing of elastomeric sealing ring joints |
| BS ISO 13267:2010 | Thermoplastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage — Thermoplastics inspection chambers and manholes — Determination of ring stiffness |
| BS ISO 13268:2010 | Thermoplastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage — Thermoplastics shafts or risers for inspection chambers and manholes — Determination of ring stiffness |
| BS ISO 13270:2013 | Steel fibres for concrete — Definitions and specifications |
| BS ISO 13271:2012 | Stationary source emissions — Determination of PM10/PM2.5 mass concentration in flue gas — Measurement at high concentrations by use of virtual impactors |
| BS ISO 13289:2011 | Recreational diving services — Requirements for the training of snorkelling excursions |
| BS ISO 13291:2006 | Zinc sulphide concentrates — Determination of zinc — Solvent extraction and EDTA titrimetric method |
| BS ISO 13292:2006 | Copper, lead, zinc and nickel concentrates — Experimental methods for checking the bias of sampling |
| BS ISO 13296:2016 | Diesel engines — High-pressure fuel injection pipe assemblies — General requirements and dimensions |
| BS ISO 13302:2003 | Sensory analysis — Methods for assessing modifications to the flavour of foodstuffs due to packaging |
| BS ISO 13310:1997 | Iron ores — Determination of zinc content — Flame atomic absorption spectrometric method |
| BS ISO 13311:1997 | Iron ores — Determination of lead content — Flame atomic absorption spectrometric method |
| BS ISO 13312:2017 | Iron ores — Determination of potassium — Flame atomic absorption spectrometric method |
| BS ISO 13313:2017 | Iron ores — Determination of sodium — Flame atomic absorption spectrometric method |
| BS ISO 13314:2011 | Mechanical testing of metals — Ductility testing — Compression test for porous and cellular metals |
3. Key Technical Requirements 🔧
For materials chemical analysis, ISO 12739/13291 specify the determination of zinc in zinc sulphide concentrates (ion-exchange/EDTA titration and solvent extraction/EDTA titration), ISO 13310-13313 specify flame atomic absorption spectrometry for zinc, lead, potassium and sodium in iron ores, ISO 12742 specifies the transportable moisture limit by the flow table method, and ISO 12743-12745 specify sampling and mass measurement precision for concentrates, providing a unified basis for mineral trade and smelting quality control.
For surface and micro-characterisation, ISO 12406 specifies arsenic depth profiling in silicon (SIMS), ISO 13083 defines the spatial resolution of electrical scanning probe microscopes, ISO 13084 specifies time-of-flight secondary-ion mass scale calibration, and ISO 13095 specifies in situ characterisation of AFM probe cantilevers for nanostructure measurement.
For water quality and radiation measurement, ISO 13160-13168 specify liquid scintillation counting and alpha-spectrometry methods for strontium-90, strontium-89, lead-210, uranium, plutonium, americium, curium, neptunium, tritium and carbon-14, providing a key basis for environmental radiation monitoring; ISO 12794 specifies personal thermoluminescence dosemeters, ISO 12799 specifies nitrogen content in nuclear fuel pellets, and ISO 12183 specifies plutonium coulometric assay.
For machinery and vehicles, ISO 12156-2 specifies diesel lubricity limits by the HFRR rig, ISO 12161 specifies endurance braking system test procedures, ISO 12478-1/12480-3/12482/12488-1 specify crane maintenance, safe use of tower cranes, design working period monitoring and wheel/track tolerances, and ISO 12297/12302 specify bearing rollers and statistical process control.
⚠️ Where specific numerical values are required, consult the corresponding standard directly; some standards in this batch are older and may have been revised or superseded — verify the current version before use.
4. Technical Interpretation of Representative Standards 🔍
BS ISO 12156-2:2007 — Diesel Fuel Lubricity by the High-Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR)
Scope: specifies the assessment method and limit requirements for diesel fuel lubricity.
Points: a high-frequency reciprocating rig (HFRR) is used under specified oil temperature, frequency and stroke conditions to determine the wear scar diameter produced by a ball reciprocating on a test disc; the wear scar diameter evaluates fuel lubricity and the limit value is given. This standard is critical for the lubricity quality control of low-sulphur diesel and is an important basis for controlling wear risk in diesel injection pumps and high-pressure fuel pumps.
BS ISO 13160/13163/13166/13167/13168 — Water Quality Radionuclide Test Method Series
Scope: specifies measurement methods for strontium-90/strontium-89, lead-210, uranium, plutonium/americium/curium/neptunium, tritium and carbon-14 in water.
Points: liquid scintillation counting applies to beta emitters (strontium-90, lead-210, tritium, carbon-14), while alpha-spectrometry applies to alpha emitters (uranium, plutonium, americium, curium, neptunium). The series specifies chemical separation, source preparation, counting and activity calculation procedures, providing a unified basis for radionuclide monitoring in drinking water and the environment.
BS ISO 13314:2011 — Compression Test for Porous and Cellular Metals
Scope: specifies the ductility test method for porous and cellular metals under compressive loading.
Points: specifies the test apparatus, specimen dimensions, loading rate and data processing, and determines compressive strength, yield strength, plateau stress and energy absorption. This standard is widely used for performance evaluation of lightweight energy-absorbing materials such as aluminium foam, and is an important basis for the design of energy-absorbing structures in automotive and aerospace applications.
BS ISO 12192:2011 — Ring Crush Strength of Paper and Board
Scope: specifies the ring crush test method for the compressive strength of paper and board.
Points: a specimen is formed into a ring and placed in a ring crush test fixture, then loaded radially to determine its compressive strength, giving the ring crush value. This indicator is widely used for the structural design of corrugated boxes, paper tubes and packaging materials, and is a key parameter for evaluating board stiffness and compression performance.
BS ISO 13270:2013 — Steel Fibres for Concrete
Scope: specifies the definitions, classification, dimensions and performance requirements of steel fibres for concrete reinforcement.
Points: specifies fibre shape (straight, crimped, hooked-end, etc.), equivalent diameter, aspect ratio, tensile strength and bending performance requirements, with acceptance and test methods. This standard provides a basis for mix design and quality control of steel-fibre-reinforced concrete and is widely used in tunnel linings, pavements and industrial floors.
5. Engineering Practice and Applications 🛠️
Mineral and smelting industries should control the chemical composition, moisture and sampling precision of concentrates and ores in accordance with ISO 12739/12742-12745/13291/13292/13310-13313, ensuring trade settlement and smelting batching.
Environmental monitoring agencies should perform water radionuclide analysis in accordance with ISO 13160-13168 and personal dose monitoring in accordance with ISO 12794, meeting nuclear safety and radiation protection requirements.
The automotive and machinery industries should control diesel lubricity in accordance with ISO 12156-2, verify braking systems in accordance with ISO 12161, and manage crane maintenance and safe use in accordance with ISO 12478-12488.
The packaging and paper industries should test paper and board strength and element content in accordance with ISO 12192 and ISO 12830, and select concrete steel fibres in accordance with ISO 13270.
✅ Applying this batch of standards comprehensively enables a complete technical loop from materials analysis and mechanical testing to environmental monitoring, improving engineering safety and quality control.
6. Frequently Asked Questions ❓
What standard types are covered in this batch?
This batch of 150 standards are BS ISO single-file International Standards covering materials chemical analysis, surface characterisation, mechanical and bearing testing, road vehicles, aerospace fasteners, water quality and radiation measurement, nuclear technology, paper and printing, and rubber and plastics testing.
This batch of 150 standards are BS ISO single-file International Standards covering materials chemical analysis, surface characterisation, mechanical and bearing testing, road vehicles, aerospace fasteners, water quality and radiation measurement, nuclear technology, paper and printing, and rubber and plastics testing.
How are scanned versions handled?
This batch contains 1 explicit scanned version (BS ISO 12676) and several items whose body text cannot be directly extracted; these are summarised by their field knowledge and explicitly noted in the text, with specific clauses per the BSI official published version.
This batch contains 1 explicit scanned version (BS ISO 12676) and several items whose body text cannot be directly extracted; these are summarised by their field knowledge and explicitly noted in the text, with specific clauses per the BSI official published version.
What points do materials analysis standards focus on?
Materials analysis standards mainly specify methods for determining the composition and structure of ores, concentrates, metals, surfaces and nanomaterials, including atomic absorption spectrometry, EDTA titration, secondary-ion mass spectrometry, atomic force microscopy and scanning probe microscopy.
Materials analysis standards mainly specify methods for determining the composition and structure of ores, concentrates, metals, surfaces and nanomaterials, including atomic absorption spectrometry, EDTA titration, secondary-ion mass spectrometry, atomic force microscopy and scanning probe microscopy.
How are water quality and radiation tests organised?
Water quality and radiation tests are organised separately by nuclide, specifying chemical separation, source preparation, liquid scintillation counting or alpha-spectrometry measurement and activity calculation procedures, allowing environmental laboratories to select as needed.
Water quality and radiation tests are organised separately by nuclide, specifying chemical separation, source preparation, liquid scintillation counting or alpha-spectrometry measurement and activity calculation procedures, allowing environmental laboratories to select as needed.
How can the original standards be obtained?
All standards are based on the official published version of the British Standards Institution (BSI) and can be purchased through the BSI standards store or authorised channels.
All standards are based on the official published version of the British Standards Institution (BSI) and can be purchased through the BSI standards store or authorised channels.
⚠️ This batch includes 1 scanned version standard whose body text cannot be directly extracted; the relevant standard is summarised by field knowledge and the specific clauses are per the BSI official published version.