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FOREWORD
The purpose of the ASTM Deposit Rating Manual is to provide a
resource for the method, scales, definitions, and rating aids
required for the evaluation of deposits on the applicable
hardware.
It is the purpose of this manual to assist with the definition
and evaluation of hardware. Significance of the observations
defined by this manual must be interpreted by the individual
laboratory. Reasonable comparability of results among laboratories
should be accomplished from use of this manual.
The rating techniques included in this manual have been
developed for research purposes only and are not to be construed as
specifications or standards. ASTM has not investigated or
determined whether any patents or other intellectual property
rights are implicated by use of material contained in the Manuals,
and makes no warranties or representations as to such. Prospective
users of the Manual are responsible for protecting themselves
against liability for infringement of patents or other intellectual
property rights.