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In [[2372]], an [[away team]] from the [[USS Voyager|USS ''Voyager'']] discovered deposits of polyferranide. To their dismay, the deposits they discovered were contaminated with [[acelyte]]s. ([[VOY]]: "[[Tattoo (episode)|Tattoo]]") |
In [[2372]], an [[away team]] from the [[USS Voyager|USS ''Voyager'']] discovered deposits of polyferranide. To their dismay, the deposits they discovered were contaminated with [[acelyte]]s. ([[VOY]]: "[[Tattoo (episode)|Tattoo]]") |
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| − | It should also be noted that the prefix of "poly" in materials science is nomeclature used to describe chemical compounds which form into linked chains, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and other plastics. It is not used to describe metals which are characterized by a crystal lattice structure and metallic bonds, unlike linked chemical compound formations like those found in [[polymer]]s. However, polymers are normally manufactured materials through a process of polymerization. Despite its name, polyferranide |
+ | It should also be noted that the prefix of "poly" in materials science is nomeclature used to describe chemical compounds which form into linked chains, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and other plastics. It is not used to describe metals which are characterized by a crystal lattice structure and metallic bonds, unlike linked chemical compound formations like those found in [[polymer]]s. However, polymers are normally manufactured materials through a process of polymerization. Despite its name, polyferranide most likely is not a polymer as polymers cannot be found in natural deposits. |
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Polyferranide is a compound found in deposits. It is used by the Federation to coat warp nacelles to prevent the energy generated by the warp field from burning them out.
In 2372, an away team from the USS Voyager discovered deposits of polyferranide. To their dismay, the deposits they discovered were contaminated with acelytes. (VOY: "Tattoo")
It should also be noted that the prefix of "poly" in materials science is nomeclature used to describe chemical compounds which form into linked chains, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and other plastics. It is not used to describe metals which are characterized by a crystal lattice structure and metallic bonds, unlike linked chemical compound formations like those found in polymers. However, polymers are normally manufactured materials through a process of polymerization. Despite its name, polyferranide most likely is not a polymer as polymers cannot be found in natural deposits.