scope:

1.1 This document provides technical specifications for metallic powders intended to be used in additive manufacturing and covers the following aspects:

- documentation and traceability;

- sampling;

- particle size distribution;

- chemical composition;

- characteristic densities;

- morphology;

- flowability;

- contamination;

- packaging and storage.

This document does not deal with safety aspects.

In addition, this document gives specific requirements for used metallic powders in additive manufacturing.