Lexean Steel
Introduction
Lexean Steel is a extremely tough and durable material that is a derivative mineral of Titanium that naturally developed over many years being in the ground. It's not everywhere and is namely extremely common in Lexer and in the southern nations more then the northern nations on the continent of Equs. There also veins in Brazillia and presumably other continents. It also has a very silvery appearance and much like the mythos around silver, it actually hurts monsters and is a Conductor for both Normal electric currents and magical currents. It is a very useful metal and is known for how light it is.Metallurgy
Much like Titanium, Lexean Steel is extremely reactive which can be a problem on a battlefield with Magic where a spell caster could manipulate the elements and literally make your armour into molten metal. To stop this, a Metalmancer can configurate the properties of the Metal to make it less reactive then it should be. Smithing can also achieve this process by making Lexean Steel Alloys that are a mix of other chemicals and materials. Meaning that Armour sets with this material can be far safer for those fighting on magical battlefields and not be turned into the living torch.Properties
Material Characteristics
Silvery Look, reflects light very well.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Pure Lexean Steel is a lustrous white metal with low density, high strength, and high corrosion resistance. It is resistant to dilute sulfuric and hydrochloric acids, moist chlorine gas, most organic acids, and chloride solutions. Titanium is only ductile regardless it is free of oxygen or not. It is also a Conductor for normal Electric Currents and magical.
Compounds
"In its compounds, titanium exhibits oxidation states of +2, +3, and +4, as in the oxygen compounds titanium monoxide, TiO, dititanium trioxide, Ti2O3, and titanium dioxide, TiO2, respectively. " - https://www.britannica.com/science/titanium/Compounds
This is also true of Lexean Steel.
Geology & Geography
Lexean Steel can be found in Sands, Rivers, Mountains, caves and caverns.
History & Usage
Discovery
The Mineral was first rediscovered by Jamus Harriet in 4 AD and since it has been found in a boatload of other places over the years.
Everyday use
Various alloys of this material can be found in the civilian market for Auralight Technology, construction and protection as well as tools that makes replacing tools less common.
Cultural Significance and Usage
Given it is a Conductor of both Electricity and Magic, it is often found during rituals or complicated spells and coated with runes to better improve the conductibility and is some useful loot if a Guardian is foiling a Dark Magic Ritual.
Industrial Use
It is often used for Alloys and is common sight in manufacturing and Industrial Production for various goods, weapons and Armour. Given it's so magically compatible, metallurgy makes it the Magic Metal that is cheap, easy to find and favored material for most companies.
Refinement
Lexean steel can be found with a bunch of Iron, copper and other bits of material inside with pure veins of Lexean steel being very, very rare. Meaning Smelting and refineries are an absolute must if you wish to use the pure Ls23 for anything. However given it's naturally super reactive, refining it is never a problem and requires little power to do so.
Hazards
It is super reactive and can be a fire hazard if turned into a powder. If the Powder is exposed to heated air and is not properly treated with metallurgic spells, it can actually be explosive. This makes it a possible component for explosives like Fire Bombs.
Environmental Impact
"Low toxicity. When in a metallic powdered form, titanium metal poses a significant fire hazard and, when heated in air, an explosion hazard. No environmental effects have been reported. " - https://www.lenntech.com/periodic/elements/ti.htm#:~:text=Low%20toxicity.,environmental%20effects%20have%20been%20reported.
This is also true about Lexean Steel, it is basically very safe unless someone is directly tampering with it to cause fire. Mining it is about as harmfu l as mining any other material and responsible Mining Operations can gather this stuff
Reusability & Recycling
"Titanium is 100% recyclable eco metal!
Since metallic titanium does not deteriorate semipermanently (for the principle, "Titanium does not rust "), it is easy to recycle, it can be said that it is an environmentally friendly metal per se." - https://www.natori-mnf.co.jp/english/titanenvironment/index.html#:~:text=Titanium%20is%20100%25%20recyclable%20eco,environmentally%20friendly%20metal%20per%20se. This is also true of Lexean steel and it loses little mass during this process, meaning a singular Ingot can get reused over and over and over again before it requires topping up with fresh Material. Meaning you don't have to mine massive sections of land to have a good supply of Lexean Steel which spaces out environmental damage done while mining.
Since metallic titanium does not deteriorate semipermanently (for the principle, "Titanium does not rust "), it is easy to recycle, it can be said that it is an environmentally friendly metal per se." - https://www.natori-mnf.co.jp/english/titanenvironment/index.html#:~:text=Titanium%20is%20100%25%20recyclable%20eco,environmentally%20friendly%20metal%20per%20se. This is also true of Lexean steel and it loses little mass during this process, meaning a singular Ingot can get reused over and over and over again before it requires topping up with fresh Material. Meaning you don't have to mine massive sections of land to have a good supply of Lexean Steel which spaces out environmental damage done while mining.
Distribution
Trade & Market
This is often sold in many smithies and Ore Stores, as it is often used by many militaries across the world, Buying and selling this stuff is never hard. It also has a stable price of 28-30 Bits per ingot in most eras due to how much there is and how easy it is to make. The supply will probably never deplete unless used in unsustainable amounts.
Storage
Can be stored in the open, in boxes, doesn't matter. IT is completely safe to use and light enough that yo ucan carry ingot in your backpack and probably forget you had it in there.
Law & Regulation
This is a completely legal material in most countries and even if governments wanted to stop ciitzens from getting the material? It is much to common to everp roperly regulate and not result in far too much trouble to ever justify such a thing.
23Ls
3-9 Tons per Ingot
Type
Ore/Mineral
Value
28 Bits Per Ingot
Rarity
Common (In certain places)
Odor
Odorless
Taste
Never tastes Metallic
Color
Silver
Boiling / Condensation Point
3,333 Degrees
Melting / Freezing Point
1,668 Degrees (Enchantments can dramaticly Heighten the point up to 7,900 Degrees
Density
4.1 grams per cm3
Common State
In Veins, can also be made
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