Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Disciplines (hierarchy name)
4. disciplines (concept)
5. [science and related disciplines]
6. science (modern discipline)
7. natural sciences
8. physical sciences

Narrower term/s

• metallurgy[+]
  • archaeometallurgy
  • pyrometallurgy
• polymer science
• metallography
• tribology

Anotations

Scope note:

The study of the characteristics and use of materials, such as metal, ceramic, glass, polymers, and composite materials; includes the development of new materials with specific properties to suit specific contexts or functions.