ASTM International

Mary Grace M. Castaeda

2010-01592-MN-0
BSECE 5-5

Overview
ASTM International, formerly known as the

American Society for Testing and Materials

(ASTM), is an internationalstandard
organization that develops and publishes
voluntary consensus technicalstandards for a
wide range of materials, products, systems,
andservices.
Driven by the contributions of its members:

more than 30,000 of the worlds technical

experts and business professionals representing
150 countries.

History
ASTM was formed in 1898 by chemists and

engineers from the Pennsylvania Railroad.

At the time of its establishment, the
organization was known as the American
Section of the International Association for
Testing and Materials.
Charles B. Dudley, Ph.D., a chemist with
the Pennsylvania Railroad, was the driving
force behind the formation of the Society.
In 2001, the Society became known as
ASTM International.

Types of ASTM Standards

1. Test method a definitive procedure
that produces a test result.
Example:
F76 08 Standard Test Methods for
Measuring Resistivity and Hall Coefficient
and Determining Hall Mobility in SingleCrystal Semiconductors (Compound
Semiconductors)

2. Specification - an explicit set of

requirements to be satisfied by a material,
product, system, or service.
Example:
F73 - 96(2013) Standard Specification
for Tungsten-Rhenium Alloy Wire for
Electron Devices and Lamps (Metallic
Materials)

3. Guide - information or series of options

that does not recommend a specific course
of action.
Example:
F1376 - 92(2012) Standard Guide for
Metallurgical Analysis for Gas Distribution
System Components (Contamination
Control)

4. Practice a definitive set of instructions

for performing one or more specific
operations that does not produce a test
result.
Example:
F773M 10 Practice for Measuring Dose
Rate Response of Linear Integrated Circuits
[Metric] (Nuclear and Space Radiation
Effect)

5. Classification a systematic arrangement

or division of materials, products, systems,
or services into groups based on similar
characteristics such as origin, composition,
properties, or use.
Example:
D200005 Standard Classification System for
Rubber Products in Automotive Applications

6. Terminology - a document comprising

definitions of terms explanations of
symbols, abbreviations, or acronyms.
Example:
F2112 - 02(2011) Standard Terminology
for Membrane Switches

ASTM Classifications
AFerrous metals and products
BNonferrous metals and products
CCementitious, ceramic, concrete, and
masonry materials
DMiscellaneous materials and products
EMiscellaneous subjects
FEnd-use materials and products
GCorrosion, deterioration, weathering,
durability, and degradation of materials
and products

ASTM Designation
F1711 - 96(2008) Standard Practice for Measuring Sheet Resistance
of Thin Film Conductors for Flat Panel Display Manufacturing
Using a Four-Point Probe Method
F Classifies this standard in the End-use materials and products

grouping.
1711 is the reference number given to the standard. This number is
assigned chronologically by approval date. (This is the 1711th standard
approved in the F category End-use materials and products)
96 is the year that this standard was last revised
2008 is the re-approval date of this standard. This means that document
was last reviewed in 2008 and re-approved without any technical revisions
PracticePRACTICEdenotes the type of document.
Standard Practice for Measuring Sheet Resistance of Thin Film
Conductors for Flat Panel Display Manufacturing Using a FourPoint Probe Method This standard title describes the subject
discussed in the standard.

Book of ASTM Standards

Section 1 - Iron and Steel Products
Volume 01.01 Steel-Piping, Tubing, Fittings
Volume 01.02 Ferrous Castings; Ferroalloys
Volume 01.03 Steel-Plate, Sheet, Strip, Wire; Stainless

Steel Bar
Volume 01.04 Steel-Structural, Reinforcing, Pressure
Vessel, Railway
Volume 01.05 Steel-Bars, Forgings, Bearing, Chain, Tool
Volume 01.06 Coated Steel Products
Volume 01.07 Ships and Marine Technology
Volume 01.08 Fasteners; Rolling Element Bearings

Section 2 - Nonferrous Metal Products

Volume 02.01 Copper and Copper Alloys
Volume 02.02 Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys
Volume 02.03 Electrical Conductors
Volume 02.04 Nonferrous Metals - Nickel,
Titanium, Lead, Tin, Zinc, Zirconium, Precious,
Reactive, Refractory Metals and Alloys:
Materials for Thermostats, Electrical Heating
and Resistance Contact, and Connectors
Volume 02.05 Metallic and Inorganic Coatings;
Metal Powders and Metal Powder Products

Section 3 - Metals Test Methods and Analytical

Procedures
Volume 03.01 Metals -- Mechanical Testing; Elevated
and Low-Temperature Tests; Metallography
Volume 03.02 Corrosion of Metals; Wear and Erosion
Volume 03.03 Nondestructive Testing
Volume 03.04 Magnetic Properties
Volume 03.05 Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores,
and Related Materials: E 32 - latest
Volume 03.06 Molecular Spectroscopy and
Separation Science; Surface Analysis

Section 4 - Construction
Volume 04.01 Cement; Lime; Gypsum
Volume 04.02 Concrete and Aggregates
Volume 04.03 Road and Paving Materials; Vehicle- Pavement Systems
Volume 04.04 Roofing and Waterproofing
Volume 04.05 Chemical-Resistant Nonmetallic Materials; Vitrified Clay
Pipe; Concrete Pipe; Fiber- Reinforced Cement Products; Mortars and
Grouts; Masonry; Precast Concrete
Volume 04.06 Thermal Insulation; Building and Environmental Acoustics
Volume 04.07 Building Seals and Sealants; Fire Standards; Dimension
Stone
Volume 04.08 Soil and Rock (I): D420-D5876
Volume 04.09 Soil and Rock (II): D5877-latest
Volume 04.10 Wood
Volume 04.11 Building Constructions (I): E72-E2110
Volume 04.12 Building Constructions (II): E2112-latest; Sustainability;
Asset Management; Technology and Underground Utilities
Volume 04.13 Geosynthetics

Section 5 - Petroleum Products, Lubricants, and Fossil Fuels

Volume 05.01 Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and
Lubricants (I): C1234-D3710
Volume 05.02 Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and
Lubricants (II): D3711-D6122
Volume 05.03 Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and
Lubricants (III): D6138-D6971
Volume 05.04 Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and
Lubricants (IV): D6973-latest
Volume 05.05 Combustion Characteristics; Manufactured
Carbon and Graphite Products; Catalysts
Volume 05.06 Gaseous Fuels; Coal and Coke; Bioenergy
and Industrial Chemicals from Biomass

Section 6 - Paints, Related Coatings, and

Aromatics
Volume 06.01 Paint -- Tests for Chemical,
Physical, and Optical Properties;
Appearance
Volume 06.02 Paint -- Products and
Applications; Protective Coatings; Pipeline
Coatings
Volume 06.03 Paint -- Pigments, Polymers,
Resins, Naval Stores, Cellulosic Esters, and
Ink Vehicles
Volume 06.04 Paint -- Solvents; Aromatic

Section 7 - Textiles
Volume 07.01 Textiles (I): D76-D4391
Volume 07.02 Textiles (II): D4393-latest
Section 8 - Plastics
Volume 08.01 Plastics (I): C1147-D3159
Volume 08.02 Plastics (II): D3222-D5083
Volume 08.03 Plastics (III): D5117 - latest;
Reinforced Plastic Piping Systems and Chemical
Equipment; Plastic Building Products
Volume 08.04 Plastic Piping Systems

Section 9 - Rubber
Volume 09.01 Rubber, Natural and Synthetic - General
Test Methods; Carbon Black
Volume 09.02 Rubber Products, Industrial Specifications and Related Test Methods; Gaskets; Tires
Section 10 - Electrical Insulation and Electronics
Volume 10.01 Electrical Insulation (I): D69-D2484
Volume 10.02 Electrical Insulation (II): D2518-latest
Volume 10.03 Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gases;
Electrical Protective Equipment
Volume 10.04 Electronics; Declarable Substances in
Materials; 3D Imaging Systems

Section 11 - Water and Environmental Technology

Volume 11.01 Water (I)
Volume 11.02 Water (II)
Volume 11.03 Occupational Health and Safety;
Protective Clothing
Volume 11.04 Waste Management
Volume 11.05 Pesticides, Antimicrobials, and
Alternative Control Agents; Environmental Assessment;
Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response
Volume 11.06 Environmental Assessment, Risk
Management and Corrective Action Volume 11.07 Air
Quality

Section 12 - Nuclear, Solar, and Geothermal

Energy
Volume 12.01 Nuclear Energy (I)
Volume 12.02 Nuclear (II), Solar, and Geothermal
Energy; Radiation Processing
Section 13 - Medical Devices and Services
Volume 13.01 Medical and Surgical Materials and
Devices (I): E667 - F2477
Volume 13.02 Medical and Surgical Materials and
Devices (II): F2502-Latest; Emergency Medical
Services; Search and Rescue; Anesthetic and
Respiratory Equipment

Section 14 - General Methods and

Instrumentation
Volume 14.01 Healthcare Informatics
Volume 14.02 General Test Methods; Forensic
Psychophysiology; Forensic Sciences;
Terminology; Conformity Assessment; Statistical
Methods; Nanotechnology; Forensic Engineering;
Manufacture of Pharmaceutical Products
Volume 14.03 Temperature Measurement
Volume 14.04 Laboratory Apparatus;
Degradation of Materials; SI; Oxygen Fire Safety

Section 15 - General Products, Chemical Specialties, and End Use

Products
Volume 15.01 Refractories, Activated Carbon; Advanced Ceramics
Volume 15.02 Glass; Ceramic Whitewares
Volume 15.03 Space Simulation; Aerospace and Aircraft;
Composite Materials
Volume 15.04 Soaps and Other Detergents; Polishes; Leather;
Resilient Floor Coverings
Volume 15.05 Engine Coolants; Halogenated Organic Solvents
and Fire Extinguishing Agents; Industrial and Specialty Chemicals
Volume 15.06 Adhesives
Volume 15.07 Sports Equipment and Facilities;
Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear; Amusement Rides and
Devices; Snow Skiing

 Volume 15.08 Sensory Evaluation; Vacuum Cleaners;

Security Systems and Equipment; Detention and

Correctional Facilities; Homeland Security Applications
Volume 15.09 Paper and Paper Products; Business
Imaging Products
Volume 15.10 Packaging; Flexible Barrier Packaging
Volume 15.11 Consumer Products; Light Sport Aircraft;
Unmanned Aircraft Systems; Aircraft Systems;
Unmanned Maritime Vehicle Systems (UMVS);
Language Services and Products; General Aviation
Aircraft
Volume 15.12 Livestock, Meat, and Poultry Evaluation
Systems; Food Service Equipment

Certification Programs
The ASTM Certification Program covers products
(including materials, systems, and services) and
personnel for industries that desire an independent
third party demonstration of compliance to standards
and/or are facing regulatory pressures to prove
compliance to standards.
Product Certification Programs

- USDA Voluntary Biobased Product Labeling

Program
Personnel Certification Programs
- National Center for Aerospace & Transportation
Technologies

Certificate Programs
The ASTM Personnel Certificate Program provides
individuals the ability to attend a learning event
and be tested on specific learning objectives.
Personnel Certificate Programs

- TMC Rater Personnel Certificate Program

- Coal Chemistry Technician Personnel Certificate
Program
- Light Sport Aircraft Personnel Certificate Program
- Vapor Encroachment Condition Screening
Personnel Certificate Program

Environmental Product Declarations

Program
Environmental product declarations (EPDs)
provide quantifiable environmental data to
compare products that fulfill the same
function. In order to create comparable
EPDs, they must follow the same rules and
guidelines called product category rules.

Supplier's Declaration of Conformity

Program
The ASTM Program on Supplier's Declaration
of Conformity to ASTM Standard Test
Methods enables a supplier to register with
ASTM their product's test results.

ASTM International has no role in requiring or enforcing compliance with

its standards. The standards, however, may become mandatory when
referenced by an external contract, corporation, or government.
In theUnited States, ASTM standards have been adopted, by

incorporation or by reference, in many federal, state, and municipal

government regulations. TheNational Technology Transfer and
Advancement Act, passed in 1995, requires the federal government to
use privately developed consensus standards whenever possible. The
Act reflects what had long been recommended as best practice within
the federal government.
Other governments (local and worldwide) also have referenced ASTM
standards.
Corporations doing international business may choose to reference an
ASTM standard.
All toys sold in the United States must meet the safety requirements of
ASTM F963, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety, as
part of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA).
The law makes the ASTM F963 standard a mandatory requirement for
toys while the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) studies
the standard's effectiveness and issues final consumer guidelines for
toy safety.

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