ASTM B 899 – 06 Standard Terminology Relating to Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2006. Published December 2006. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as B 899 – 05. 7 p. To promote precise understanding and interpretation of standards, reports, and other technical writings promulgated by Committee B02.
To standardize the terminology used in these documents.
To explain the meanings of technical terms used within these documents for those not conversant with them.