Materialid
MaterialID is a unique reference assigned to a material within a database or data-management system, enabling unambiguous retrieval and cross-linking of information such as properties, test results, and provenance. It serves as the stable anchor for material records across datasets, applications, and workflows.
The identifier can be globally unique or locally unique within a repository or organization. It helps link
Best practices for material identifiers include ensuring stability over time, avoiding changes to the ID even
In practice, materials may be identified by a variety of standards and identifiers depending on the domain.
Overall, material IDs underpin search, data integration, and quality control by providing a consistent, referenceable handle