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What does "materials of construction" mean?

What does “materials of construction” apply to and how do I find this information?

You must document the materials of construction for all process equipment in a covered process. For example, you need to know the materials of construction for process vessels, storage vessels, piping, hoses, valves, and flanges. Equipment specifications should provide this information.