Plastin

Plastin is a non-ferrous metal manufactured from cellulose and a combination of bile salts. While such manufactured materials are more often plastics, plastin displays the defining properties of a metal:

• Corrosion resistance
• Density
• Melting point
• Thermal properties
• Electrical conductivity

Plastin does not rust, making it excellent for hard travel and use.

History & Usage

Discovery

Plastin was discovered in 14 CF, while an upstart company, Hardish, Inc., was trying to make basic plastics. The company discovered its shipment of salts was lost, and they used a combination of bile salts that had been overstocked by a bio-chemical company. The combination of the bile salts and the cellulose from Water Sticks created a new molecule - plastin.
After testing the new material, the company was overjoyed to discover that it was as durable as tin, as malleable as plastic, and easily manufactured and recycled. Production began immediately, and the patent has made Hardish one of the most successful businesses in the known systems.

Cultural Significance and Usage

Plastin is considered the common man's material for hardy, practical objects.

Reusability & Recycling

Plastin is easily recyclable, being able to be melted down and reformed with almost no change in durability or quality of the final product.

Type

Metal

Rarity

Common

Color

Greenish-blue, metalic

Melting / Freezing Point

257.8°C

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