| Search Tips | Examples |
|---|---|
| Use a minus sign (-) in place of a boolean NOT. | ASTM steel -stainless results in documents mentioning ASTM and steel but NOT stainless. |
| Include a space between the publisher and the document number. | “ASTM D1250” NOT “ASTMD1250” |
| If you’re not sure of the publisher or acronym, enter the document number only. | “650” “9000” “B31.3” |
| Leave off the edition dates in document numbers. | “IEEE 802.3” NOT “IEEE 802.3-2000” |
| Use quotes (“”) to find an exact phrase. | “plastic pressure vessels” only returns results matching that entire phrase. |
| Check the publisher’s acronym. A misspelling will cause problems. | “ASTM” NOT “ATSM” |
| Broaden your search by searching for something more general. | “pump standards” instead of “centrifugal high-flow pump standards” |
| Narrow your search by searching for a unique combination of words from the title. | “hardened titanium tool steel” or “oilfield gas valve corrosion” |
| Include a combination of the publisher name, acronym, keywords, author, etc. | “ASTM tool steel” |