1.1 This terminology and acronyms standard coversand defines commonly used terms and acronyms in the field ofcorrosion. Related terms may be found in Terminologies D16, D4538, G40, or other ASTM terminology standards.

1.2 This terminology and acronyms standard is aresult of an agreement between NACE International and ASTMInternational Committee G01 on Corrosion of Metals and may notreflect the opinions of other ASTM committees.

1.3 In this terminology and acronyms standard, brackets are usedfor directives that follow a definition and are obviously not partof it, such as, “[see XXX]” and “[also known asXXX].” Brackets can also indicate thefield of application or context of the definition or acronym.