BS EN ISO 8044:2020

What is ISO 8044 about? 

ISO 8044 is an international standard that talks about terminology and vocabulary of corrosion of metals and alloys. 

ISO 8044 defines terms relating to corrosion that is widely used in modern science and technology. In addition, some definitions are supplemented with short explanations. 

ISO 8044 defines terms relating to corrosion properties and electrochemical matters that include electrochemical cell, reaction rates, passivation, electrochemical protection and electrochemical corrosion tests. 

Who is ISO 8044 for? 

ISO 8044 on vocabulary for corrosion of metals and alloys is applicable to: 

• Manufacturers of metals and alloy components 
• Dealers and importers of metals and alloy components 
• Testing houses for metal and alloy components 

Why should you use ISO 8044? 

Corrosion terms in present use have developed through common usage and are not always logical. A lot of exchange is happening all around the world in terms of information, it necessitates enabling a uniform vocabulary for corrosion of metals and alloys to facilitate meaningful exchanges and avoid conflicts. 

ISO 8044 guides you on vocabulary for corrosion of metals and alloys which includes terms related to corrosion, corrosion protection, corrosion testing, electrochemical matters which allow you to standardize the terms relating to corrosion of metals and alloys. 

ISO 8044 enables users to facilitate the standardized terminology and vocabulary for corrosion of metals and alloys in order to attain uniformity in terms and concepts and eliminate confusion between the dealing parties. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN ISO 8044:2020 supersedes BS EN ISO 8044:2015, which is now withdrawn. 

Changes in BS EN ISO 8044:2020 include technical changes to include additional terms and definitions.