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The Northrop-Grumman Corporation is looking for a metal alloy with the following characteristics:
Able to be a Superconductor
High Durability
High Heat Resistance
We need about 40 sq ft.

John Northrop
Chairman
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Titanium alloy at .1K? :P

Sorry, but I'm pretty sure no element has those characteristics. You'd better start experimenting with alloys...

I was hoping that someone would have an alloy with those characteristics.

BTW, what are the metals in that titanium alloy?

John Northrop
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I have no idea. Titanium has high heat resistance and is pretty hard, but from what I know, it doesn't really handle stress well. Nearly all materials are superconductors at very low temperatures, but titanium is brittle when it's cold, so hence the little :P

The United Communist States of Zvarinograd offers it's titanium base C alloy with vanadium and zinc (ratios classified). It fulfills all except one of your requirements, it is not a superconductor. As of now, we have not yet formulated such an alloy, however you might just find our alloy useful for developing your own. You may negotiate the price freely.

Premier Alexey Zvarinsky
United Communist States of Zvarinograd

OOC:
Well, it's highly improbable to be all that and be a superconductor. I found one that came close, at least. Though, I doubt it can still be durable while cold, like he said.

Ok, the heat resistance bit is not that big of an issue. A metal alloy that is durable and can be a conductor will be fine for now.

John Northrop
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Well, it's not a metal, but it's certainly very strong. Strongest substance known to man actually, the carbon nanotube is. A tightly weaved "quilt" of these will suit your needs quite well. I suggest purchasing a Plasma Reconstruction Doodad from me, which will give you an unlimited supply of the material, as long as you give it a source of deuterium plasma.

Read this thread for information and pricing details (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=115788&highlight=). Telegram me to confirm your purchase.


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