| Document and Entity Information | Oct. 27, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | MATERION Corp |
| Amendment Flag | true |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001104657 |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 27, 2021 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | OH |
| Entity File Number | 001-15885 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 34-1919973 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6070 Parkland Blvd. |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Mayfield Hts. |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 44124 |
| City Area Code | (216) |
| Local Phone Number | 486-4200 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, no par value |
| Trading Symbol | MTRN |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Description | This Current Report on Form 8-K/A (this “Amendment”) amends the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Materion on November 1, 2021 (the original “Form 8-K”) regarding Materion’s acquisition of HCS-Materials. This Amendment amends the original Form 8-K to file the financial statements of the business acquired under Item 9.01(a) and the pro forma financial statements under Item 9.01(b), which are filed as exhibits hereto. This Amendment should be read in conjunction with the original Form 8-K and Materion’s other filings with the SEC. Except as provided herein, all information in, and the exhibits to, the original Form 8-K remain unchanged. |
