Bloodmetal is a crystalline-metallic substance native to BLACKSPACE. It is visually identifiable by its deep red colouration, ranging from translucent crimson to opaque maroon, which gives the material its common designation. Despite its metallic lustre and superficial resemblance to hematite or iron, Bloodmetal exhibits structural characteristics more consistent with diamond-like carbon materials.
Physical Properties
- Colour: Varies across red hues; highly refractive.
- Structure: Crystalline; lattice arrangement akin to carbon-based alloys.
- Density: Slightly lower than elemental silver, contributing to a favourable strength-to-weight ratio.
- Hardness: Approximates that of high-grade industrial ceramics; can be honed to sharpness comparable to obsidian or diamond tools.
Composition
Analytical testing has revealed that Bloodmetal is composed primarily of coagulated blood, including:
- Haemoglobin-rich organic compounds from multiple species.
- Preserved DNA strands, often of human or humanoid origin.
- Some DNA sequences match known individuals.
- Others correspond to non-existent or anomalous profiles, including those of undocumented individuals or species.
Formation
Natural Formation:
- Believed to result from spontaneous or environmental Blackstone shifts.
- Can form in large quantities on the banks of the Phlegethon.
Artificial Synthesis:
- Can be manufactured via biological secretion by organisms capable of processing blood and carbon into crystalline output.
Synthesis requires a free carbon source to stabilize the density and crystallization phase.