scope:

This specification establishes the chemical composition, heat treatment, hardness, and tensile requirements and their verification of consolidated Nickel (Ni) Titanium (Ti) powdered metal billets made by the Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) method.

This standard applies the following:

All mandatory actions (i.e., requirements) are denoted by statements containing the term, "shall." The terms: "may" or "can" denote discretionary privilege or permission; "should" denotes a good practice and is recommended, but not required; "will" denotes an expected outcome; and "are/is" denotes descriptive material.