ISO 8044:2020 defines terms relating to corrosion that are widely used in modern science and technology.In addition, some definitions are supplemented with short explanations.
NOTE1 Throughout the document,IUPAC rules for electrode potential signs are applied.The term “metal” isalso used to include alloys and other metallic materials.
NOTE2 Terms and definitions related to the inorganic surface treatment of metals are given in ISO 2080.