Material type Descriptive name of the material, for example, aluminum. See Also Material classification Material classification that applies to the material type. Material classifications provide broad categories of materials (for example, Stainless Steel) that are associated with specific material types (for example, High Chromium Stainless Steel with a standard material code to identify the type). See Also Material code Standard code that identifies the material, as established by a professional organization such as API or ASME. See Also Material code type Professional organization responsible for the standard code that applies to the material. Options are: • API – American Petroleum Institute • ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers • ASTM – American Society of Testing and Materials • Other See Also Description The description of the item. You can use this box to include any additional details.