Chemical materials can be classified into various categories based on their properties and applications. Common classifications include plastic, rubber, fiber, metal materials, glass, etc. Among them, plastic is a plastic body made of resin, mainly used to make various containers, pipes, plastic bags, etc; Rubber is a material with elasticity and wear resistance, mainly used for making tires, seals, etc; Fibers have high strength and wear resistance, and are commonly used in the production of textiles, ropes, etc.
In addition, chemical materials can be classified into three categories based on their chemical composition: metallic materials, inorganic non-metallic materials, and polymer materials. Inorganic non-metallic materials can be divided into two categories: traditional materials and new materials. The former mainly consists of silicate materials, while the latter includes special ceramics, etc; Polymer materials include three major categories: plastics, chemical fibers, and rubber.
In addition, inorganic chemical raw materials and organic chemical raw materials are also two major categories of chemical materials. Inorganic chemical raw materials mainly include chemical minerals such as sulfur, sodium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, as well as coal, petroleum, natural gas, etc., while organic chemical raw materials can be divided into alkanes and their derivatives, alkenes and their derivatives, etc.
Overall, there are a wide variety of chemical materials, and different classification criteria can lead to different classification methods. Understanding different types of chemical materials, their properties, and applications can help to better select and use suitable materials to meet various needs.
