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ASTM A 941-00 Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Related Alloys, and Ferroalloys (see

Appendix 9) defines the terms: carbon steel, alloy steel, low-alloy steel, and stainless steel. EN
10020:2000 Definition and Classification of Grades of Steel defines the terms: non alloy steels, other
alloy steels (which include alloy quality steels and alloy special steels), and stainless steels. Note
that these two standards, from the USA and Europe/UK, differ in the terms used to describe the
different types of steel. The user of comparative steel standards data must take into account that
each national SDO has their own set of terms and definitions for steels and related products and, in
some cases, may have multiple definitions. For example, three different definitions for carbon steel
can be found in ASTM standards A 941-00, A 902-99, and F 1789-01.

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