DIN ISO TS 80004-3 DIN SPEC 52400-3 2011-02 PDF

Full title and description

DIN ISO/TS 80004-3; DIN SPEC 52400-3:2011-02 — Nanotechnologies — Vocabulary — Part 3: Carbon nano-objects. German adoption of ISO/TS 80004-3:2010, published in German as a DIN technical specification and accompanied by the DIN SPEC identifier 52400-3. The document provides standardized terms and definitions used to describe carbon-based nanoscale objects (for example, fullerenes and carbon nanotubes) to ensure consistent communication across industry, research and regulatory contexts.

Abstract

This Technical Specification defines terms and concise definitions for carbon nano-objects in the field of nanotechnologies. It clarifies relationships among terms (nano-object, nanoparticle, nanofibre, nanoplate, carbon nanotube, fullerene, etc.), gives a working nanoscale size-range, and aligns terminology with other parts of the ISO/TS 80004 vocabulary series. The intent is to reduce ambiguity in technical documentation, standards work, regulatory text and cross‑discipline communication.

General information

• Status: Superseded / withdrawn (German version superseded and withdrawn; replaced by DIN CEN ISO/TS 80004-3; DIN SPEC 52400-3:2015-03).
• Publication date: German adoption published 1 February 2011 (designation DIN ISO/TS 80004-3; DIN SPEC 52400-3:2011-02). Original ISO technical specification published 1 May 2010 (ISO/TS 80004-3:2010). Revised international edition published November 2020 (ISO/TS 80004-3:2020).
• Publisher: Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) — adoption of ISO/TC 229 work on nanotechnologies; original publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 07.120 (Nanotechnologies); 01.040.07 (Natural and applied sciences — vocabularies/terminology).
• Edition / version: DIN adoption edition 2011-02 (based on ISO/TS 80004-3:2010, edition 1). A later revised edition exists at international level (ISO/TS 80004-3:2020, edition 2) and the DIN adoption was updated in 2015.
• Number of pages: German PDF edition typically published as ~12 pages (ISO/TS source documents are short; ISO original listed as a brief technical specification).

Scope

This part of the ISO/TS 80004 series lists and defines terms related specifically to carbon nano-objects used in nanotechnology. It sets out the nanoscale size-range used for vocabulary purposes, defines generic and specific object types (e.g., nano-object, nanoparticle, nanofibre, nanoplate) and provides definitions and notes for carbon-specific forms such as fullerenes, carbon nanotubes and related carbon nanoscale materials. The scope is vocabulary and terminology only — it does not specify measurement methods, safety limits or performance requirements.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized definitions for carbon nano-objects (fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibres, etc.).
• Definition of nanoscale size range used for terminology (approx. 1 nm to 100 nm) and guidance on its application.
• Distinction between nano-object categories: nanoparticle, nanofibre, nanoplate and the generic term nano-object.
• Notes on hierarchical relationship of terms and harmonization with the broader ISO/TS 80004 vocabulary series.
• Annex material and informative notes addressing related carbon nanoscale materials and terminology overlap with conventional carbon materials.

Typical use and users

Used by standards developers, technical authors, researchers in nanoscience and materials science, product developers and manufacturers working with carbon nanomaterials, regulatory bodies and certification/quality teams. It is a reference for laboratory reporting, specifications, procurement documents, regulatory submissions and cross‑discipline communications where unambiguous terminology for carbon nanomaterials is needed.

Related standards

Related documents and series items include other parts of the ISO/TS 80004 vocabulary series (Part 1 core terms, Part 2 nano-objects — nanoparticle/nanofibre/nanoplate, Part 4 nanostructured materials, Part 5 bio/nano interface, Part 7 medical/health applications, Part 13 for graphene and 2D materials, etc.). Historical and complementary references include ISO/TS 27687:2008 (earlier nano-objects terminology replaced by the 80004 series) and ISO/TR 13121 (nanomaterial risk evaluation). The DIN adoption is cross-referenced with DIN SPEC 52400 series identifiers used during national publication and subsequent DIN CEN/ISO updates.

Keywords

nanotechnologies; vocabulary; terminology; carbon nano-objects; carbon nanotube; fullerene; nanoparticle; nanofibre; nanoplate; nanoscale; DIN; ISO; DIN SPEC.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is the German adoption (DIN ISO/TS 80004-3; with DIN SPEC 52400-3 identifier) of the ISO technical specification that defines terminology for carbon nano-objects. The original ISO technical specification is ISO/TS 80004-3:2010.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers standardized terms and concise definitions for carbon-based nanoscale materials (for example, fullerenes and carbon nanotubes), the nanoscale size-range used for terminology, and guidance to ensure consistent use of vocabulary across industry, research and regulatory documents. It does not set measurement procedures, safety limits or performance requirements.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Standards committees, materials scientists, nanotechnology researchers, product developers, regulatory authorities, conformity assessment bodies, technical writers and procurement specialists who need consistent definitions for carbon nanomaterials.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2011 German adoption is superseded/withdrawn. The ISO technical specification was revised at the international level (ISO/TS 80004-3:2020 — edition 2). At the DIN level the document was updated in 2015 as DIN CEN ISO/TS 80004-3; DIN SPEC 52400-3:2015-03 (i.e., a later national publication replaced the 2011 edition).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 3 of the multi-part ISO/TS 80004 series (Nanotechnologies — Vocabulary). Other parts cover core terms, other nano-object categories, nanostructured materials, nano/bio interface, measurement terms, medical applications and specific materials such as graphene (see Part 13) among others.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords are: carbon nano-objects, carbon nanotube, fullerene, nanoparticle, nanofibre, nanoplate, nanoscale, vocabulary, ISO/TS 80004-3, DIN SPEC 52400-3.