Perhaps you're thinking of materials that are not metals but can still conduct electricity. Some examples include:
* Semiconductors: Materials like silicon and germanium have conductivity between that of metals and insulators. Their conductivity can be controlled, making them essential for electronic devices like transistors.
* Electrolytes: Solutions containing ions (charged atoms or molecules) can conduct electricity. Examples include salt water, battery acid, and the fluids in our bodies.
* Plasmas: A state of matter where atoms are ionized, meaning they have lost or gained electrons, resulting in a free flow of charged particles and thus good conductivity.
Let me know if you had something specific in mind, and I can help you further.