inorganic solids

Inorganic solids are materials made mostly from elements other than carbon, forming structured, tightly packed arrangements at the atomic level. Examples include metals like iron, minerals like quartz, and ceramics such as pottery. These solids are typically hard, durable, and resistant to chemical change, making them useful in construction, electronics, and industrial applications. Their properties depend on the types of atoms involved and how they are bonded together, forming crystalline or amorphous structures that determine their strength, conductivity, and other characteristics.