The old MetalSite included a trade-association directory. This updated resource list points to official information sources. These links do not imply membership, partnership, supplier verification or endorsement.
Material and process terminology
World Steel Association glossary: steel terminology. AIST glossary: iron and steel technology terms. BSSA glossary: stainless steel terminology.
Standards and measurements
ASTM International: standards information. Use the specified standard and agreed edition for an actual order. BIPM SI Brochure: units and measurement conventions. NIST conversion factors: common unit conversions.
Commercial delivery and market context
ICC guidance on FCA and FOB: delivery-rule selection. LME physical market information: reference-price context.
Use the sources with your requirement
Look up the unfamiliar term, then decide what you need to specify or verify. A glossary entry is not a product certification. A resource link is not proof that a business supplies a particular grade.
Continue with the University learning path or material specification guide.
Reviewed and updated 31 October 2026.