The promotion of knowledge, stimulation of research and the development of standards (classifications, specifications, nomenclature, test methods, guides, and practices) relating to processing, properties, characterization, and performance of advanced ceramic materials. This Committee will work in concert with other ASTM Technical Committees (e. g., D30 'Composite Materials," E07 "Non Destructive Testing, " E08 "Fatigue and Fracture," E28 Mechanical Testing, " F04 Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices", and G02 " Wear and Erosion") and other national and international organizations having mutual or related interests.