Material Profile Search

Overview

Within Eureka, you have access to a powerful search tool that leverages our innovative SPUM (Substance, Property, Unit, Measurement) model. This feature enhances the specificity and accuracy of your searches by categorizing and standardizing data into four key components:

• Substance: Identifies the specific material or chemical composition you are interested in.
• Property: Specifies the particular characteristics or attributes of the substance, such as tensile strength, thermal conductivity, or density.
• Unit: Defines the measurement units associated with each property, ensuring that the data is consistent and comparable.
• Measurement: Provides the precise quantitative value of the property within the specified unit.

Benefits of the SPUM Model

By integrating these four components, our SPUM model enables comprehensive and nuanced searches, making it easier to find materials that meet exact criteria and specifications. This advanced search functionality is particularly beneficial for engineers, scientists, and researchers who need to locate materials based on specific performance characteristics and measurements.

How to Use the Material Profile Search

Go to the "Generate Ideas - Materials" tab and click on the "Material profile search" tab to access it:

1. Select a Substance: Choose a specific material or material class. (This step is optional.)

2. Specify Properties: Choose properties to characterize the desired performance. For example, you can search for properties such as tensile strength, thermal conductivity, or density.

3. Define Units: Choose the measurement units associated with each property. This ensures that the data you receive is consistent and comparable across different sources.

4. Set Measurements: Enter the precise quantitative values for the properties within the specified units. This helps you find materials that meet your exact requirements.

Additional Features

• Automatic Unit Conversion: Units are automatically converted for you. If a resulting reference is characterized by an alternate unit, as long as the conversion falls within your original specified range, you will find the result.

• Integrated Property Synonyms: Properties have their synonyms integrated into our search. This means that even if different terms are used for the same property, the search will recognize and include them, increasing the coverage and relevance of your results.

Conclusion

The material profile search feature with the SPUM model is a robust tool designed to meet the needs of professionals who require precise and detailed material information. By standardizing data into the SPUM components, we ensure that your search results are specific, accurate, and highly relevant to your needs.