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| − | '''Rodinium''' is one of the hardest known materials and it is frequently utilized in the construction of spacecraft and fixed installations. In [[2266]] rodinium was considered ''the'' hardest material known to [[Federation]] science, |
+ | '''Rodinium''' is one of the hardest known materials and it is frequently utilized in the construction of spacecraft and fixed installations. In [[2266]] rodinium was considered ''the'' hardest material known to [[Federation]] science, more than 21.4 times harder than [[diamond]]. |
The [[Earth Outpost Station]]s along the [[Romulan Neutral Zone]] had armor made from cast rodinium, although that was insufficient to protect them against the attack of a [[Romulan Bird-of-Prey (23rd century)|Romulan Bird-of-Prey]]'s [[plasma torpedo]]. ({{TOS|Balance of Terror}}) |
The [[Earth Outpost Station]]s along the [[Romulan Neutral Zone]] had armor made from cast rodinium, although that was insufficient to protect them against the attack of a [[Romulan Bird-of-Prey (23rd century)|Romulan Bird-of-Prey]]'s [[plasma torpedo]]. ({{TOS|Balance of Terror}}) |
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:''The figure for the hardness of rodinium comes from the hardness of [[tritanium]], stated in [[TOS]]'s {{e|Obsession}}. |
:''The figure for the hardness of rodinium comes from the hardness of [[tritanium]], stated in [[TOS]]'s {{e|Obsession}}. |
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Revision as of 16:11, 22 May 2009
Rodinium
Rodinium is one of the hardest known materials and it is frequently utilized in the construction of spacecraft and fixed installations. In 2266 rodinium was considered the hardest material known to Federation science, more than 21.4 times harder than diamond.
The Earth Outpost Stations along the Romulan Neutral Zone had armor made from cast rodinium, although that was insufficient to protect them against the attack of a Romulan Bird-of-Prey's plasma torpedo. (TOS: "Balance of Terror")
Rodinium is also a common material in Cardassian starship construction. The debris analysis of the Bok'Nor found remnants of rodinium. (DS9: "The Maquis, Part I")