ASTM E3059
Scope
1.1 This document provides guidelines for basic workforce education in the infrastructure topics related to nanotechnology to be taught at an undergraduate
college level. This education should be broad to prepare an individual to work within one of the many areas in nanotechnology research, development, or manufacturing. The individual so educated
may be involved in material handling, manufacture, distribution, storage, use, or disposal of nanoscale materials.
1.2 This guide may be used to develop or evaluate an education program for the infrastructure used in the nanotechnology field. This guide provides
listings of key topics that should be covered in a nanotechnology education program on this subject, but it does not provide specific course material to be used in such a program. This approach
is taken in order to allow workforce education entities to ensure their programs cover the required material while also enabling these institutions to tailor their programs to meet the needs of
their local employers.
1.3 While no units of measurements are used in this guide, values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the methods and concepts pertaining to the infrastructure for nanotechnology. It may not cover
knowledge and skill objectives applicable to local conditions or required by local regulations.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on
Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Keywords
cleanroom; education; fume hood; glove box; health; nanomaterial; nanoparticle; nanotechnology; pressurized gas; safety; vacuum;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 07.120 (Nanotechnologies)
DOI: 10.1520/E3059-22