Arthes gan Nithral Aderyn
Dark Marshal
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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
Created by a team of Gwerin Doeth scientists working for the Unified Gwerin Ecumene supervised by the talented Dr. Nithral Feidlech. “Composite nanolaminated crystal” Is the common name for the material with its’ chemical formula and chemical nomenclature typically known only to the manufacturers. The material is entirely artificial with each of its’ constituent materials being the result of nanolaminate fabrication. The crystal laminate is a staggeringly advanced and sophisticated composite that is constructed from a crystal-cermet nanolaminate, the composite material is formed from crystal, ceramic and metal with a combination of mechanical and physical properties that make it ideal for use in the energy, medical, defense and aviation industries.
Most notable among Nanolaminate's physical and mechanical properties is its' incredible melting point and boiling point which is such that the design and manufacture of the Nanolaminate requires a level of technological and metallurgical advancement that for less advanced species there could be little conceivable space for further material improvement. Its' ability to insulate against thermal energy and absorb it effectively is extremely important when used in the aviation industry where spacecraft must be expected to repeatedly enter and exit dense atmospheres while withstanding the varying friction encountered while performing an atmospheric entry or escape.
Through the combination of high highness, density and melting point In a defensive application as armor. For example under testing conditions a plate of Nanolaminate approximately 0.3-2.2mm thick can reliably resist most handheld conventional directed energy weapons used throughout the galaxy over a sustained period of testing, preventing both penetrating and successfully insulating the intense thermal energy imparted by the likes of ionized plasma gas. The same is said for kinetic threats where the results are even more favorable with a 0.3mm plate of Nanolaminate successfully preventing penetration by a projectile travelling at 1,000 meters per second weighing 66.5 grams and exerting equivalent of 33,250 Joules of Kinetic Energy, however as the material is so incredibly hard there is a tendency for the material to shear spall fragments undesirably and thus Nanolaminate used in armor applications must be sufficiently annealed drastically increasing the cost and manufacturing time of armor-grade Nanolaminate. Annealing the material slightly increases its' electrical resistivity.
Density of Crystal Nanolaminate is twice as high as lead with an equally extraordinary value of over several dozen kilonewton meters per kilograms worth of strength:weight ratio. Its' density makes the material extremely value for construction, medical, aviation and defense industries for example the density makes Nanolaminate an excellent radiation shield its' constituent molecules making a sort of 'wall' through the material with a weave so small and tight that not even Gamma-charged particles can penetrate through even a thin example of the material. Under testing conditions a Nanolaminate plate approximately 0.3mm thick was proof against penetration against gamma-charged particles. The aforementioned qualities make it excellent for use in the medical and defense industries where it can shield sensitive equipment and personnel from radiation.
In terms of electrical resistivity the Nanolaminate is compromised somewhat by the metal used in its' construction however it isn't necessarily conducive to electrical current and isn't an ideal candidate to be used as a conductor as it has few free-floating electrons in its' atomic structure. With that said Nanolaminate makes for a poor electrical transmissions material, electricity can still pass through though it would take an extreme current in order to accomplish successful transmission at room temperature meaning at room temperature the Nanolaminate is considered earthed and resistant to high-energy electromagnetic wave bursts. When super-heated to a temperature beyond its' melting point though the conductive properties of the Nanolaminate improve drastically, so battered Nanolaminate armor plate can become compromised by energy weapons and its' conductivity increased to where armor plate might threaten what it is intended to protect.
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: Create one of the primary materials used within the Ellylon Republic’s construction and defence industries.
- Image Source: N/A
- Permissions: None.
- Primary Source: Molytex, Quantum fiber, Nanolamination (Wikipedia)
- Manufacturer:
- Designed: 397,272 BBY-397,141 BBY
- Designer: Dr. Nithral Feidlech, United Systems Space Administration
- Affiliation: Closed market (restricted material)
- Ellylon Republic
- Republic Military
- Republic Air Force
- Republic Army
- Republic Navy
- Royal Arm of Marshals
- Republic Military
- Ellylon Republic
- Model: Cyfansawdd nanolamineiddio Grisial (Tuathi: “Composite nanolaminated crystal”)
- Other name(s):
- Ceramic nanolaminate
- Composite nanolaminate
- Nanolaminate
- Metal nanolaminate
- Modularity: Yes (Manufacturing & heat treating processes, impurities, material strength etc)
- Production: Minor
- Material: N/A (This item is a material)
- Classification: Fabricated Nanolaminate Crystal-Cermet (ceramic-metal) Composite
- Weight: Light
- Color: Purple, white-blue, blueish-black
- Resistances:
- Energy: Very High
- Kinetic: Very High
- Lightsabers: Very Low
- Sonic: Very Low
- EMP/ION: Average
- Chemical nomenclature: Classified
- Chemical composition: Classified
- Appearance: Purplish lustrous, white-blue lustrous, blueish-black lustrous
- Density (near r.t): 22.6 g/cm^3
- Formula (Molecular) Mass: 26.91 g/mol
- Melting point: 17,141 Degrees Celsius/30,885 degrees Fahrenheit
- Boiling point: 22,204 Degrees Celsius/40,000 degrees Fahrenheit
- Solubility in water: No
- Refractive index: 2.15349 (632.8nm sample)
- Structure: Hexagonal close-packed
- Lattice constant: 457.73 pm
- Electric resistivity: 4.20×10−7 Ohm-meter (@ 20 Degrees Celsius)
- Magnetic ordering: Paramagnetic
- Young's modulus: 477 GigaPascals
- Shear modulus: 181 GigaPascals
- Poisson ratio: 0.22
- Knoop hardness: 6,500
- Fracture toughness: 110 MegaPascals
- Flexural strength: 980 MegaPascals
- Compressive strength: 1,350 MegaPascals
- Sound propagation velocity: 5,300 meters per second
- Specific heat: 11,000 joules/kilogram
- Thermal conductivity: 17 Watts/Milikelvin
- Thermal expansion coefficient: 3.9 (0-100 Degrees Celsius)
- High density
- High hardness
- Low molecular weight
- Plasma-resistant
- Radiation shield
- High Hardness: Crystal laminate features significant toughness and hardness with a Mohs hardness rating of approximately 9.5 resulting in a material that is rigid not likely to bend but also tough resisting the likes of scratches and other indentations with ease. Well manufactured Crystal laminate can be both hard and flexible without being brittle although untreated crystal laminated is inherently brittle and vulnerable to fractures.
- Low Molecular Weight: An example of Gwerin Doeth metallurgy and material science the Crystal laminate is extraordinarily lightweight with its’ molecular weight being not dissimilar from the metal Aluminium which is very advantageous when used in applications such as armor and vehicles, as it can reduce fatigue or fuel consumption as two primary examples and allows any given design’s weight budget to be allocated elsewhere as appropriate.
- Plasma-resistant: Crystal laminate is highly resilient against all forms of plasma-based weapons including those which take advantage of Tibanna Gas. Its’ melting point is a whopping 17,141 Degrees Celsius with low thermal conductivity making it tremendously resistant to thermal environmental threats such as lava and raging fires. Its’ protective qualities extend to most conventional directed-energy based weapons to the point where it is capable of shrugging off blaster shots.
- Radiation shield: Thanks to the Crystal laminate’s extraordinary density the material is an effective radiation shield and less than a millimetre of the material can effectively block short wavelength high energy electromagnetic emissions particularly X-rays and Gamma Charged particles making it an excellent material candidate for a radiation shield in the medical and energy industries.
- Density: Density can work against a protected object for example it makes the passage of electromagnetic waves commonly used for wireless communication from penetrating the material and therefore stop an antenna from receiving it. Potentially forcing compromises in designs or weaknesses in an example of armor panel so that this wireless communication isn't sacrificed which is vital in modern warfare.
- Hardness: The Hardness of Crystal Laminate is ludicrously highly and doesn’t readily plastically deform under loading without significant advanced processing such as heat-treating such as annealing which is extraordinarily difficult due to the material’s properties. When used in an armor application Crystal laminate that hasn’t been hot-rolled or annealed sufficiently heat-treated is characterized by the armor’s tendency to spall upon ballistic penetration, the possibility of spalling on non-penetrating ballistic impacts with increased stress placed on connective welds within the armor if applicable leading to increased risk of weld cracks and failure.
- Lightsabers: While the Lightsaber is an energy weapon its' beam is focused by a Kyber crystal and this provides it with enhanced cutting power when applied against the Nanolaminate material, while typically resistant to plasma weapons and high temperatures when Lightsaber blades come into contact with the material they sink through it with relative ease. Additionally because the magnetic field of a lightsaber blade is exceptionally powerful and the Nanolaminate is paramagnetic there is a tendency for lightsaber blades to become temporarily "stuck" in the material.
- Sound velocity propagation: Sound waves move extremely quickly through the material offering very little in the way of resistance to sonic waves moving through the grain structure. As a result of this material behaviour blasters or other ranged weapons functioning on principles of sonic technology are typically effective against the material when employed in an armor application. Sonic waves moving through Crystal-Ceramet Nanolaminate can also stress fracture patterns within the grain structure potentially increasing the likelihood of brittle fractures and catastrophic material failure.
- Poor work-ability: One of the significant drawbacks of such a hard and tough material is the significant obstacles and difficulties it presents to machining. Crystal laminate armor is incredibly difficult to repair and more often than not damaged panels will need to be completely replaced which can result in not insignificant production, manufacturing and servicing delays. For example, a Starship equipped with the armor that suffers significant hull and structural damage could be laid up for weeks to months depending on its' size and the proportionality to the availability of resources and labor necessary to return such a warship to serviceable condition.
Created by a team of Gwerin Doeth scientists working for the Unified Gwerin Ecumene supervised by the talented Dr. Nithral Feidlech. “Composite nanolaminated crystal” Is the common name for the material with its’ chemical formula and chemical nomenclature typically known only to the manufacturers. The material is entirely artificial with each of its’ constituent materials being the result of nanolaminate fabrication. The crystal laminate is a staggeringly advanced and sophisticated composite that is constructed from a crystal-cermet nanolaminate, the composite material is formed from crystal, ceramic and metal with a combination of mechanical and physical properties that make it ideal for use in the energy, medical, defense and aviation industries.
Most notable among Nanolaminate's physical and mechanical properties is its' incredible melting point and boiling point which is such that the design and manufacture of the Nanolaminate requires a level of technological and metallurgical advancement that for less advanced species there could be little conceivable space for further material improvement. Its' ability to insulate against thermal energy and absorb it effectively is extremely important when used in the aviation industry where spacecraft must be expected to repeatedly enter and exit dense atmospheres while withstanding the varying friction encountered while performing an atmospheric entry or escape.
Through the combination of high highness, density and melting point In a defensive application as armor. For example under testing conditions a plate of Nanolaminate approximately 0.3-2.2mm thick can reliably resist most handheld conventional directed energy weapons used throughout the galaxy over a sustained period of testing, preventing both penetrating and successfully insulating the intense thermal energy imparted by the likes of ionized plasma gas. The same is said for kinetic threats where the results are even more favorable with a 0.3mm plate of Nanolaminate successfully preventing penetration by a projectile travelling at 1,000 meters per second weighing 66.5 grams and exerting equivalent of 33,250 Joules of Kinetic Energy, however as the material is so incredibly hard there is a tendency for the material to shear spall fragments undesirably and thus Nanolaminate used in armor applications must be sufficiently annealed drastically increasing the cost and manufacturing time of armor-grade Nanolaminate. Annealing the material slightly increases its' electrical resistivity.
Density of Crystal Nanolaminate is twice as high as lead with an equally extraordinary value of over several dozen kilonewton meters per kilograms worth of strength:weight ratio. Its' density makes the material extremely value for construction, medical, aviation and defense industries for example the density makes Nanolaminate an excellent radiation shield its' constituent molecules making a sort of 'wall' through the material with a weave so small and tight that not even Gamma-charged particles can penetrate through even a thin example of the material. Under testing conditions a Nanolaminate plate approximately 0.3mm thick was proof against penetration against gamma-charged particles. The aforementioned qualities make it excellent for use in the medical and defense industries where it can shield sensitive equipment and personnel from radiation.
In terms of electrical resistivity the Nanolaminate is compromised somewhat by the metal used in its' construction however it isn't necessarily conducive to electrical current and isn't an ideal candidate to be used as a conductor as it has few free-floating electrons in its' atomic structure. With that said Nanolaminate makes for a poor electrical transmissions material, electricity can still pass through though it would take an extreme current in order to accomplish successful transmission at room temperature meaning at room temperature the Nanolaminate is considered earthed and resistant to high-energy electromagnetic wave bursts. When super-heated to a temperature beyond its' melting point though the conductive properties of the Nanolaminate improve drastically, so battered Nanolaminate armor plate can become compromised by energy weapons and its' conductivity increased to where armor plate might threaten what it is intended to protect.
