API-510 standards can be adapted to accommodate advancements in material science by incorporating new research and technologies into the codes and guidelines regularly. This adaptation involves collaborating with material scientists and industry experts to evaluate the performance and safety implications of new materials. When a new material offers proven benefits such as enhanced durability or corrosion resistance, API-510 standards are updated to include guidelines for its use, testing requirements, and best practices for inspection. This ensures that the standards remain relevant and provide the necessary guidance to safely incorporate innovative materials into pressure vessel construction.