Aelementet

Aelementet is a fictional chemical element that appears in speculative science fiction and in invented periodic tables. In most depictions it is placed in the superheavy region with atomic number around 120 and the symbol Ae, though different works vary on the exact number.

Descriptions of its properties vary between sources. It is commonly described as a heavy, malleable metal that can participate in diverse bonding, depending on its oxidation state. Some depictions predict it forms stable compounds with noble gases; others assign it more characteristic metallic chemistry.

In fiction, aelementet is synthetic, produced in advanced particle accelerators or fusion devices. It is not known to occur naturally on Earth. Several isotopes are imagined, all with short lifespans in realistic timelines, varying from milliseconds to hours in different sources, but no stable isotope is depicted.

Uses in stories include energy storage, such as high-capacity batteries, as well as catalysts, superconducting materials, or components for advanced propulsion. In some narratives, its chemistry enables new forms of bonding or quantum materials.

Because of radioactivity and radiotoxicity, handling is restricted to specialized facilities with remote operation and shielding.

The term aelementet is often explained as derived from aether or as a stylistic prefix used in speculative chemistry; it is used to explore future science in fiction, rather than to describe real-world chemistry.