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Neutronium
A transparent, superfluid and super-dense state of matter, in between electron degenerate matter and quark degenerate matter. It is composed entirely of neutrons. Neutronium occurs naturally in neutron stars, where the gravitational pressure is sufficient to force such a state and is unstable at lesser pressures.
An exotic form of neutronium exists in certain neutron stars capable of forming complex structures; this material is the basis for the xenosophont race known as Hildemar's Knots. This exotic material cannot exist outside of the extreme pressures of a neutron star, so is not useful for construction projects outside of this environment.
An exotic form of neutronium exists in certain neutron stars capable of forming complex structures; this material is the basis for the xenosophont race known as Hildemar's Knots. This exotic material cannot exist outside of the extreme pressures of a neutron star, so is not useful for construction projects outside of this environment.
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- Exotic Atoms - Text by Stephen Inniss
A term used for matter that is not composed of the usual protons, neutrons and electrons but that forms analogous structures. The constituent particles of monopolium/magmatter are an example. Some such "atoms" may be said to form "molecules" or analogues of metals or ionic compounds and may be used in the construction of such things as Banks Orbitals. - Exotic Energy
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Text by M. Alan Kazlev; additions by Adam Getchell
Initially published on 09 December 2001.
Initially published on 09 December 2001.
