The terms defined in this document are generic in respect to the standards under the jurisdiction of Committee B02 on Nonferrous Metals and Alloys. The same terms may have different definitions in other ASTM technical committees.

Some definitions may differ within the committee because of limitations on items such as weights or dimensions. In such cases the terms will be more precisely defined in the Terminology section of the standards in which these terms are used.

1.1 To promote precise understanding and interpretation of standards, reports, and other technical writings promulgated by Committee B02.

1.2 To standardize the terminology used in these documents.

1.3 To explain the meanings of technical terms used within these documents for those not conversant with them.