Elastic and Thermal Properties Database

 http://www.jahm.com/ Temperature dependent material properties as tabulated data, an Excel equation, a C/C++, FORTRAN or BASIC function or subroutine, ABAQUS or ANSYS formats. Full version contains elastic modulus, thermal expansion and thermal conductivity. Data for elements provided free in demo version.

MarkeTech International, Inc.

 http://www.mkt-intl.com/ Offers an extensive line of advanced materials including aerogels, electrochemical materials, super conductive products, single crystal substrates and parts, engineered ceramics, alumina, tungsten, and sputtering targets.

Material Connexion

 http://www.materialconnexion.com/ Comprehensive resource center dedicated to international material innovation, offers producers and users of materials a single source of inspiration, information and promotion.

Material Engineers forum at Eng-Tips

 http://www.eng-tips.com/gthreadminder.cfm/lev2/15/lev3/55/pid/367 Material Engineers technical support forums and mutual help system for engineering professionals. Selling and recruiting forbidden.

Materials Interactive Website

 http://materials.npl.co.uk A site using advanced simulation techniques, like Java and VRML, to model the behaviour of materials. In particular, the evolution of damage in a composite laminate is simulated.

MatWeb

 http://www.matweb.com/ A free online materials information resource with properties data on over 28,000 materials. Search for materials by name or properties. Database includes comprehensive coverage of thermoplastic and thermoset polymers, aluminum, cobalt, copper, lead, magnesium, nickel, steel, superalloys, titanium and zinc alloys, ceramics, plus a growing list of semiconductors, fibers, and other engineering materials. Advanced features for registered and premium users.

NAS/NRC reports: Materials

 http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/records/MA.html On-line access to National Academy of Sciences and National Research Council reports on materials topics.

Short Courses/MSc in Materials

 http://www.surrey.ac.uk/MME/Pgrad/MSc/ 'Advanced Materials Technology' and 'Materials for Engineering Applications' are flexible, modular Masters programmes for people in industry. A wide range of short courses/modules are available.

Surface Chemistry

 http://www.chem.qmw.ac.uk/surfaces/scc/ A web-based course providing an extensive introduction to the theory and practical aspects of the study of solid surfaces, including topics such as surface structure, molecular adsorption and experimental techniques.

System 1000 Materials Aging and Radiation Effects

 http://www.system1000.com/ Software and database from RCM Technologies for design and maintenance applications in aerospace, military hardware, avionics, textiles, and organic materials.

Technology Interface

 http://www.technology-interface.co.uk University based research and material science technology: Partnerships and links to institutions.

Texture and Anisotropy of Crystalline Materials

 http://www.texture.de/ A crash course in texture and a freeware program for texture determination in the download section.