scope:

1.1 This terminology covers the principal terms and definitions relating to aluminum- and magnesium-alloy products. It is published to encourage uniformity of terminology throughout Committee B07 product specifications.

1.2 Certain definitions and definitions of terms specific to a standard will remain in the individual standards and will not be included in this terminology (see 3.4).

1.3 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.