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SUBJECT: PLASMA
DATE UPLOADED: 10/12/2380
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Plasma:
Discovery:
Plasma was discovered in 2380, in Tau Ceti, by the Nanotrasen exploration space vessel, Terra. The purple, opaque mineral was discovered on a large comet, that the Terra was probing for gold, uranium, and other valuable substances.
The Comet was named Archimedes thereafter, and the Plasma returned to Biesel for study and research.
What is Plasma?
Scientists are not entirely sure what formed Plasma originally. Despite the confusing name, solid-state Plasma is not superheated gas frozen into a solid state. The mineral is a very carbon-rich substance, with a chemical composition of C 28 Si 4 O 6 H 4 . Unfortunately, Plasma cannot be recreated in a lab due to its strange property.
Plasma is remarkably similar to substances such as coal, oil, and natural gas that are found on planets where a substantial amount of life used to live. This gives us the theory that solid-state Plasma is of similar make, some sort of carbon-rich plant or animal that has been under pressure for millions of years. There are, however, holes in this theory. If that is true, how can solid-state Plasma be so prevalent in the systems we have discovered, on almost every large asteroid, and even on some planets? We are not sure.
In synopsis: We know virtually nothing about solid-state Plasma's creation, and what it exactly is.
How do we use Plasma?
Similar to other fossil fuels, solid-state Plasma can undergo combustion. This releases a massive amount of energy, due to the carbon bonds reforming with oxygen atoms. Simple fire and sparks cause this reaction to occur.
We use sheets of solid Plasma in certain energy production generators, and for storage.
However, the most common form of solid-state Plasma combustion and energy use is in a gaseous form. Curiously, we can make solid-state Plasma a liquid, as well as a gas, for storage and energy purposes. Gaseous solid-state Plasma is most useful in conducting combustion-related energy generation, gaseous Plasma is very unstable, low levels of ionising radiation can cause a violent energy release, similar to that of Hafnium, but more intense, generating large amounts of energy.
Where do we get Plasma?
Plasma can be found virtually anywhere. It is most common on large asteroids and comets, but some cases report deposits deep underground large celestial objects, such as moons and planets.
How is Plasma refined?
The original 'ore' of solid-state Plasma is useless. It can spark, and combust, but other than this, it cannot be used for any form of energy generation. By heating the ore without the presence of oxygen, we can extract all particles of Plasma from the ore, and reform it into sheets, that can be turned into a gaseous form.
How much Plasma is there?
There is a relatively infinite amount of Plasma in the universe. Since the discovery, we have accumulated approximately 6.7x10 7 kilograms of solid-state Plasma, all companies included, and Nanotrasen predicts there is no end of the high-energy substance.
Are there any side-effects to using Plasma?
Apart from the physical dangers of the volatile and radioactive substance, Plasma is remarkably clean; the excess carbon released from the combustion of the substance results in Carbon dioxide, but this chemical is easily scrubbed from enclosed air systems.
Gaseous Plasma emits high intensity ionizing radiation, and is extremely dangerous, it is easily lethal if itcomes in contact with the eyes, or is ingested.
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