1. Scope1.1This terminology and acronyms standard covers and
defines commonly used terms and acronyms in the field of
corrosion. Related terms may be found in Terminologies D16,
D4538, G40, or other ASTM terminology standards.1.2This terminology and acronyms standard is a result of an
agreement between NACE International and ASTM International
Committee G01 on Corrosion of Metals and may not
reflect the opinions of other ASTM committees.1.3In this terminology and acronyms standard, brackets are
used for directives that follow a definition and are obviously
not part of it, such as, "[see XXX]" and "[also known as
XXX]." Brackets can also indicate the field of application or
context of the definition or acronym.