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Raw materials are the materials used in manufacturing that are still in their original state.
The term raw materials normally applies to items that come from nature and have not been processed. However, some materials in the category may have had minimal processing done.
A tree is a good example of a raw material. A tree can be cut down and then split into sections of lumber. The lumber itself may still be considered a raw material until it has been processed into dimensional lumber. The wood from the same tree could also be processed into paper or treated and turned into garden mulch. Processed dimensional lumber may even be considered a raw material used in home construction.
Raw materials may include crude oil, iron ore, sand, cotton and diamonds. Sand is a raw material used in manufacturing glass. Substandard diamonds and other gem stones may be ground and used to create sand paper and cutting tools. Corn is a raw material used in manufacturing oil and animal feed.
Manufacturers may be able to obtain the raw materials they need locally. However, in most cases these materials need to be transported over long distances or even imported. Material vendors may not also have adequate stock on hand to meet immediate demands. When looking for raw materials, check the links on Business.com.
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