B02.91 - Terminology
Terminology
General Information
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
2.1 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.
2.2 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.
SCOPE
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.
1.4 Some definitions include a discussion section, which is a mandatory part of the definition and contains additional information that is relevant to the meaning of the defined term.
1.5 Definitions of terms specific to a particular standard will appear in that standard and will supersede any definitions of identical terms in this standard.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
- Standard4 pagesEnglish language
- Standard4 pagesEnglish language
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 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.
3.2 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.
SCOPE
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.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
- Standard9 pagesEnglish language
- Standard9 pagesEnglish language
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 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.
3.2 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.
SCOPE
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.
- Standard8 pagesEnglish language
- Standard8 pagesEnglish language
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 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.
3.2 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.
SCOPE
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.
- Standard8 pagesEnglish language
- Standard8 pagesEnglish language
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 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.
3.2 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.
SCOPE
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.
- Standard8 pagesEnglish language
- Standard8 pagesEnglish language
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 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.
3.2 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.
SCOPE
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.
- Standard8 pagesEnglish language
- Standard8 pagesEnglish language
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
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.
SCOPE
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.
- Standard7 pagesEnglish language
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
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.
SCOPE
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.
- Standard7 pagesEnglish language
- Standard7 pagesEnglish language
SCOPE
1.1 The terms included in this list are those that are peculiar to electric contacts or general terms that have a specific meaning when related to electric contacts. The definitions were prepared assuming that the reader has a general knowledge in a physical science but is unfamiliar with the terminology of the literature of electric contacts.
- Standard5 pagesEnglish language
SCOPE
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.
- Standard7 pagesEnglish language
SCOPE
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.
- Standard7 pagesEnglish language
SCOPE
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.
- Standard5 pagesEnglish language
SCOPE
1.1 The terms included in this list are those that are peculiar to electric contacts or general terms that have a specific meaning when related to electric contacts. The definitions were prepared assuming that the reader has a general knowledge in a physical science but is unfamiliar with the terminology of the literature of electric contacts.
- Standard5 pagesEnglish language
SCOPE
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.
- Standard5 pagesEnglish language
SCOPE
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.
- Standard5 pagesEnglish language
SCOPE
1.1 To promote precise understanding and interpretation of standard, 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.
- Standard5 pagesEnglish language
SCOPE
1.1 To promote precise understanding and interpretation of standard, 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.
- Standard5 pagesEnglish language
SCOPE
1.1 To promote precise understanding and interpretation of standard, 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.
- Standard5 pagesEnglish language
SCOPE
1.1 To promote precise understanding and interpretation of standard, 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.
- Standard5 pagesEnglish language
SCOPE
1.1 The terms included in this list are those that are peculiar to electric contacts or general terms that have a specific meaning when related to electric contacts. The definitions were prepared assuming that the reader has a general knowledge in a physical science but is unfamiliar with the terminology of the literature of electric contacts.
- Standard5 pagesEnglish language
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