What are the four categories of materials?

1. Metal materials: including metals and alloys.

2. Organic polymer materials: such as synthetic plastics, fibers, rubber, natural wool and cotton.

3. Inorganic nonmetallic materials: including glass and ceramics.

4. Composite material: It consists of two or more materials, such as cement.

5. Materials are substances used by human beings to make articles, devices, parts, machines or other products.