Carboron

Carboron is a synthetic material valued across various industries for its unique properties. Composed primarily of carbon and boron, it is lightweight, highly flexible, and remarkably resilient.
Known for its exceptional strength and durability, Carboron is a key material in the automotive and aerospace industries. It is frequently used in vehicle bodies and aircraft components due to its ability to endure extreme temperatures and high stress.
Beyond transportation, Carboron has become popular for body armor. Its strength and flexibility make it ideal for protective gear, such as bulletproof vests and helmet liners.
Carboron easily bonds with polymers, enabling it to be shaped into diverse forms. This versatility has made it a preferred choice for applications ranging from construction materials to sporting goods.

Properties

Material Characteristics

Carboron is normally found as a gray monofilament fiber.

History & Usage

Manufacturing & Products

Carboron can only be manufactured in commercial quantities in a zero-G environment.

Reusability & Recycling

Carboron is extremely difficult to recycle, do to it frequently being combined with durable polymers and ceramic matrix composites.

Distribution

Trade & Market

Carboron spools of varying sizes and lengths can be found in nearly every major colony and nearly every cities.

Type

Elemental / Molecular

Rarity

Common