Definition:Localization of Ring at Element

Definition
Let $A$ be a commutative ring with unity.

Let $f\in A$ be an element.

The localization of $A$ at $f$ is the localization of $A$ at the set of powers $\{1, f, f^2, \ldots\}$:
 * $A_f = (\{1, f, f^2, \ldots\})^{-1}A$

Also denoted as
To avoid confusion with completions, the localization of $A$ at $f$ is also denoted $A[f^{-1}]$.

Also see

 * Set of Powers of Ring Element is Multiplicatively Closed
 * Definition:Localization of Module at Ring Element