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Also known as materials science and engineering, material science, materials of engineering and construction, mechanics of materials
research, discovery and design of physical materials (especially solids)
Materials science is the field that studies, discovers, and designs physical materials, particularly solids, to understand what they're made of and how they work. It matters because developing better materials is essential for creating everything from stronger construction materials to more efficient electronics and countless other products that improve our lives.
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A diamond cuboctahedron showing seven crystallographic planes, imaged with scanning electron microscopy
Six classes of conventional engineering materials
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