TYPES OF MATERIALS (three main classes) 1. Metallic 2. Polymeric 3. Ceramic (additional classes) 4. Composite 5. Semiconductors 6. Bio-materials a.

) METALS - includes the familiar tins, steels, these materials are good conductors of electricity b.) POLYMERS - includes plastics and rubber materials. These materials have typically low densities and maybe extremely flexible. c.) CERAMICS - are compounds between metallic and non-metallic elements - these materials are typically insulative to the passage of electricity and are most resistant to high temperature. d.) COMPOSITES - compose of more than one material type semiconductor - intermediate between the electrical conductors and insulators. e.) BIO-MATERIALS - are employed in components implanted into humans CLASSIFICATION OF MATERIALS I. According to state of matter a. Solid b. Liquid c. Gas d. Plasma II. Base on source of Materials a. Plant( agricultural, forests, marine and aquatic ) b. Animals( domesticated, wild and marine ) c. Minerals( metallic and non-metallic ore )

III. Degree of Processing a. Raw b. Semi-processed c. Processed IV. Industry Application a. Chemical b. Agricultural c. Electronic V. Country of Origin a. Imported b. Local / Domestic