Various types of descriptive metadata are utilized in nanotechnology, including:
- Physical Properties: Information on particle size, shape, and surface area. - Chemical Properties: Data on chemical composition, purity, and functional groups. - Mechanical Properties: Details on strength, elasticity, and hardness. - Optical Properties: Data on absorbance, reflectance, and fluorescence. - Thermal Properties: Information on melting point, thermal stability, and conductivity.