| da/dN | fatigue crack growth rate |
| σy | yield strength in quasi-static tension |
| σu | ultimate tensile strength in quasi-static tension |
| A | % elongation |
| R | stress ratio |
| Mf | martensite finish temperature |
| ΔK | stress intensity factor range |
| AC | air cooling |
| COD | crack opening displacement |
| CT | cryogenic treatment |
| DCT | deep cryogenic treatment |
| EDS | energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy |
| FCP | fatigue crack propagation |
| HCF | high cycle fatigue |
| HT | heat treatment |
| MA | mill annealed |
| RT | room temperature |
| SEM | scanning electron microscope |
| WQ | water quenching |
| ASTM | American society for testing and materials |