material family tree

material family tree

1. ceramics

   • pottery
   • bakelite
   • bricks
   • tiles

2. composites

   • metal matrix composites
     • steel
     • bronze
     • brass
   • polymer matrix composites
     • fibre glass
     • kevlar fibre
     • carbon fibre
   • ceramic matrix composites
     • uranium oxide
     • silicon nitride
     • titanium carbide

3. polymers

   • thermoplastics
     • polyethylene
     • nylon
     • acrylic
   • thermo setting plastics
     • silicone
     • urea-formaldehyde
     • polyester
   • elastomers
     • butyl rubber
     • nitrile rubber
     • silicone rubber

4. metals

   • ferrous
     • steels
     • irons
   • non ferrous
     • copper
     • aluminium
     • lead
     • tin
     • zinc

5. smart materials

   • chromogenic
   • polymorph
   • piezoelectric