materialclassification
Material classification is the process of categorizing materials based on their properties and characteristics. This system helps scientists, engineers, and manufacturers understand, select, and process materials for specific applications. Common classification schemes include grouping by origin, structure, or function.
Materials can be broadly categorized by their origin into natural and synthetic. Natural materials, such as
Another significant classification is based on a material's atomic or molecular structure. This leads to major
Functional classification groups materials by their intended use. For example, structural materials are designed to bear