ISO 2080-2022 PDF

Full title and description

Metallic and other inorganic coatings — Surface treatment, metallic and other inorganic coatings — Vocabulary (ISO 2080:2022). This International Standard provides a controlled vocabulary of terms used for general types of surface‑finishing processes in the metal‑finishing field, intended to support clear communication, specifications and technical documentation.

Abstract

This document defines terms related to general types of surface‑finishing and coating processes for metallic and other inorganic coatings. Emphasis is placed on practical usage in surface‑finishing technology for metal finishing. The vocabulary intentionally excludes specialized vocabularies for porcelain and vitreous enamel, thermally sprayed coatings and hot‑dip galvanizing.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: 8 March 2022 (ISO publication stage: International Standard published).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 01.040.25; 25.220.40.
• Edition / version: Edition 4 (2022).
• Number of pages: 28 (as published by ISO).

Scope

ISO 2080:2022 specifies the vocabulary for general surface‑finishing and coating processes applied to metals and other inorganic substrates. It covers terms that describe process types, general treatment steps and commonly used technical designations for surface treatments in metal finishing. It does not cover specialized terminologies for porcelain and vitreous enamel, thermally sprayed coatings or galvanizing, which are addressed in separate standards and glossaries.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized definitions for general surface‑finishing process types (e.g., cleaning, pickling, electroplating, conversion coatings, passivation).
• Clarification of practical usage of terms in metal‑finishing industry documentation and specifications.
• Explicit exclusions and references to specialized vocabularies (porcelain/vitreous enamel, thermal spray, hot‑dip galvanizing).
• Alignment with ISO/TC 107 terminology practices for metallic and inorganic coatings.

Typical use and users

Used by metallurgists, surface‑treatment and plating engineers, coating suppliers, quality and specification engineers, testing laboratories, standards committees and technical authors to ensure consistent terminology in procurement documents, test reports, technical datasheets and regulatory or certification materials.

Related standards

ISO 2080:2022 revises and replaces earlier editions of ISO 2080 (including ISO 2080:2008 and earlier). Related standards include sector‑specific documents for thermal spraying (ISO 2063 series) and for hot‑dip galvanizing and zinc coatings (for example ISO 1461 and related EN/ISO documents) which provide process‑specific requirements and vocabularies that ISO 2080 intentionally excludes.

Keywords

surface treatment; metallic coatings; inorganic coatings; vocabulary; terminology; metal finishing; electroplating; conversion coating; passivation; standards; ISO/TC 107.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 2080:2022 is the International Standard that defines a controlled vocabulary for general types of surface‑finishing and metallic/inorganic coating processes used in the metal‑finishing industry.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions and usage of general surface‑finishing process terms (cleaning, chemical treatments, electroplating, conversion coatings, etc.) and is intended for practical use in metal finishing. It excludes specialized terms for porcelain/vitreous enamel, thermal spray processes and hot‑dip galvanizing.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Engineers and technicians in plating and coating operations, specification writers, testing laboratories, product manufacturers, purchasers, and standards developers use ISO 2080 to ensure consistent terminology across documents and contracts.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 2080:2022 is the current published edition (Edition 4, published March 8, 2022) and supersedes ISO 2080:2008 and earlier editions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: ISO 2080 is a vocabulary standard maintained under ISO/TC 107 (metallic and other inorganic coatings). It sits alongside process‑specific standards (for example the ISO 2063 series for thermal spraying and ISO 1461 for hot‑dip galvanizing) which cover execution, testing and requirements for those specific processes.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Surface treatment, metallic coatings, inorganic coatings, vocabulary, electroplating, conversion coating, passivation, metal finishing.