BS EN ISO 3252:2019

What is ISO 3252 - Powder metallurgy about?  

ISO 3252 is an international standard on powder metallurgy that discusses the vocabulary of powder metallurgy. ISO 3252 defines terms relating to powder metallurgy. Powder metallurgy is the branch of metallurgy that relates to the manufacture of metallic powders, or of articles made from such powders with or without the addition of non-metallic powders, by the application of forming and sintering processes. 

Who is ISO 3252 - Powder metallurgy for?  

ISO 3252 on powder metallurgy is beneficial for 

• Metallurgist 
• Research centers and laboratories  

Why should you use ISO 3252- Powder metallurgy? 

Vocabulary refers to all the words in a language that are understood by a particular person or group of people. 

ISO 3252 provides you with all the terms relating to powder metallurgy. ISO 3252 is intended to help you serve as a starting reference for the vocabulary that underpins measurement and characterization efforts in the field of powder metallurgy. The guidance provided in this standard would let you facilitate an effective and technically sound communication system between organizations and individuals. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN ISO 3252:2019 supersedes BS EN ISO 3252:2000, which is withdrawn. 

The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows: 

• Addition of the mandatory Clause 2 (Normative references) 
• Addition of terms in current use