scope:

This standard is a compilation of definitions of terms related to steel, stainless steel, related alloys, and ferroalloys. 

When a term is used in an ASTM document for which Committee A01 is responsible, it is included herein only when judged, after review by Subcommittee A01.92, to be a generally usable term. 

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. 

Definitions of terms specific to a particular standard will appear in that standard and will supersede any definitions of identical terms in this standard.