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The New AMPP Store Overview

What is NEW?

  • The new AMPP Store replaces the previous store and also incorporates the sites for CORROSION Journal, Materials Performance Magazine, and CoatingsPro Magazine—offering a one-stop knowledge base for standards, conference papers, books, journal articles, magazine articles, and other digital content. The AMPP Store enables a single sign-on experience across these content types. Member benefits to content, purchases of content, and subscriptions to content will be delivered through the new AMPP Store.


Definition of Member Benefits

Content Member Benefits include:

  • Access to the previous 25 years of conference papers (excluding the most recent calendar year’s papers)
  • Active standards for Individual Members*
  • Active and Historical Standards for Corporate Members*
  • Discounts on books
  • Discounts on VIS-Guides

*Some exclusions apply:

  • ANSI/NACE MR0103/ISO 17945
  • ANSI/NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 and Technical Circulars
  • ANSI/NACE SP0115/ISO 15589-2
  • ANSI/NACE SP0300/ISO 16784-1
  • ANSI/NACE TM0416/ISO 22858


Knowing Your Access

Each piece of content is displayed with an icon:

  • For example, as an individual member, you will see the available icon next to Active Standards.As a Corporate Member, you will see that same icon next to Historical Standards.


Turning Search to Found

  • The goal of launching the new AMPP Store is to consolidate all AMPP content under one umbrella, allowing users to find content based on a topic, author, or time period.

  • The new AMPP Store contains a massive amount of content – as of 3/9/2025:

    • 3 Journals (CORROSION journal, Materials Performance Magazine, and CoatingsPro magazine)

    • 8,293 Journal Articles

    • 945 Standards

    • 52 Books

    • 1,231 Book Chapters

    • 20,989 Conference (Technical) Papers

    • 11,720 Magazine Articles

    • 29 eCourses

    • 279,161 Images

  • These numbers will grow with each and every month. ;">Due to the intense amount of content, here are a few tips to get started on searching through this body of knowledge: 

  • Use the main navigation or the buttons appearing in the main hero image to drill down into a specific content type:

  • As you click deeper into the site, you can bring your search up or down a level by using the drop down in the top search bar:


  • As you navigate deeper into the content, you can return to a specific content type by using the drop down menu on the left:

 


Using the Filters and Facets

  • There has been a diligent effort put forth to apply data to our content for ease of discovery.  This has resulted in a left panel of filters and facets including
    • Format – A list of each content type allowing you to filter on just the content type you are interested in seeing.
    • Subject – Covered in the section below
    • Active vs. Historical – Applies to Standards
    • Status – also applies to Standards:
      • Revised
      • Issued
      • Reaffirmed
      • Editorial Revision
      • Withdrawn
      • Stabilized
    • Journal – each of AMPP’s three journal publications
    • Article type – applies to Conference Papers and the three journal publications
    • Tags – applies to magazine articles
    • Issue Section – applies to the three journal publications
    • Date – allows filtering by a specific date or range
    • Availability – Available, Open Access, Free, or Available for Purchase


Subject Filtering

  • The AMPP taxonomy categorizes content under:
    • Analytical techniques
    • Coatings
    • Corrosion
    • Engineering
    • Industries
    • Materials
    • Materials treatment
    • Operations management
    • Physical sciences
  • Click to expand the term and you will see that the depth of term assignment is exhaustive and will allow you to finely select content based on a wide or narrow term. ;">The number next to a term indicates the content items with that term assigned.  Clicking on the term will allow you to see all content with that term assigned.



  • You will also see these terms reflected on each piece of content allowing you to click on the term for other similar content.  These taxonomy terms are reflected as Subject terms.  Keyword terms (assigned by authors) have also been preserved.

Standards

Access and Membership for Standards

What Standards access is included with my AMPP membership? 

  • All AMPP members with an active membership in good standing now get access to the Latest standards. *Note: Our latest standards include all standards recently published and updated by AMPP Standards Committees (SC). This does not include access to historical standards, and there are some exclusions due to contractual obligations and partnership agreements.

Do I have to be an AMPP member to view standards? 

  • Yes! To access the latest AMPP Standards, you must be an AMPP member. Non-members can purchase individual standards separately.

As a corporate member, do I get free access to standards? 

  • Yes, corporate members have access to historical standards via the AMPP Store. You no longer need to redeem credits. Pricing for historical standards is displayed in your portal.

What standards are not included with my member access?

  • Due to contractual agreements, the following standards are excluded:
  • ANSI/NACE MR0103/ISO 17945
  • ANSI/NACE MR0175/ISO 15156
  • ANSI/NACE SP0115/ISO 15589-2
  • ANSI/NACE SP0300/ISO 16784-1
  • ANSI/NACE TM0416/ISO 22858


Finding and Identifying Standards

How can I quickly find the specific AMPP standard I’m looking for? 

  • Visit content.ampp.com/standards and use the search bar Type in the standard number, keywords in the title, or filter by Standards Committee (SC).

Where can I find a complete list of all AMPP standards on the website?

  • Visit content.ampp.com/standards to find all standards, including active and historical ones.

What are the statuses in the standards sort menu?

  • Issued: First-time publication
  • Reaffirmed: Previous version with no technical changes
  • Editorial Revision: New formatting with minor edits but no technical content changes
  • Revised: Changes made to the previous version
  • Stabilized: No changes, no future review required

How do I know if I have access to a standard? 

  • If you are logged in as a member, a green checkmark icon indicates you have access.

How can I ensure that I’m accessing the most current version of a standard? 

  • Membership portal standards are always up to date. PDFs saved offline may not reflect updates. The Digital Library indicates whether previous versions exist


Access and Download Options for Standards

Why do I need to log in to view certain standards?

  • Standards are a member benefit. If you are an active Corporate or Individual member, you will see a green checkmark next to accessible standards.

How can I save or download a standard for offline access?

  1. To save a copy to your browser and bookmark it.
    1. Click the three-line menu on the right side of the window.
    2. Select "Save Standard."
  2. To bookmark the webpage for later access, use the Print to PDF feature:
    1. Click on the standard.
    2. Select "Print" and save as a PDF.

What’s the difference between saving a standard and downloading it?

  • Saving a standard stores it in your browser cache, allowing offline access if bookmarked.
  • Downloading a standard using "Print to PDF" saves a permanent copy on your device.

How do I access standards after I’ve saved them for offline use? 

  • Reopen the same tab in your browser. Bookmarking is recommended for easy access. Note: The standard must be saved on the same device you plan to use


Standards Technical Issues

What happens if I clear my browser cache? 

  • Cached standards will be deleted, requiring re-downloading. 

Why am I receiving an error code when trying to print a standard?

  • Printing limits apply. Contact Customer Support if an error occurs.

Who can I contact for help with accessing Standards? 

  • Email: customersupport@ampp.org Phone: +1-281-228-6223 (US) | 1-800-797-6223 (International)
  • Support Hours:
    • Monday - Thursday: 7 AM - 6 PM (CT)
    • Friday: 7 AM - 5 PM (CT) 


AMPP Digital Library Searching, Sorting, and Filtering

How do I combine search terms and filters to find an item I need?

  • Search has been improved for more dynamic and accurate results. You can search for standards, books, and technical papers in several ways:
    • Use quotation marks (“ ”) to search for exact phrases. For example, "corrosion monitoring" will return results that contain that exact phrase.
    • Searching without quotation marks (e.g., corrosion monitoring) will return results that contain either word separately.
    • Our enhanced filtering system is designed to include all key working areas within AMPP, ensuring a more comprehensive and precise search experience.

Can I search using keywords that are not part of the title?

  • Yes! You can use quotation marks (“ ”) around specific keywords. For example, searching for "corrosion monitoring" will retrieve content where that phrase appears in descriptions, abstracts, or metadata, even if it's not in the title.

How can I refine my search to find exactly what I need?

  • To maximize your search results:
    • Use the enhanced search bar for more accurate matches.
    • Apply the new filter options, which categorize content based on our updated taxonomy for easier navigation.

Can I filter for content that is free to me?

  • Yes! To find content available based on your membership status:
    • Scroll to the bottom of the filter options on the left-hand side.
    • Under Availability, select Available to view content accessible to you.


AMPP Digital Library Taxonomy

What is the AMPP Taxonomy?

  • The AMPP Taxonomy is a structured system that categorizes content into nine main categories. It is designed to help you refine your search by organizing materials based on carefully curated classifications, making it easier to find relevant standards, technical papers, books, and other resources. These classifications are: 
    • Analytical techniques
    • Coatings
    • Corrosion
    • Engineering
    • Industries
    • Materials
    • Materials treatment
    • Operations management
    • Physical sciences 


General Questions

How can I contact AMPP support if I’m having trouble accessing a standard?

  • Please email Customer Support at customersupport@ampp.org or call US: +1-281-228-6223, International: 1-800-797-6223. Our hours of operation are Monday - Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. US Central Time (CT) and Friday from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. US Central Time (CT).