Elment

Elment is a fictional chemical element that appears in speculative fiction, tabletop role-playing games, and certain alternate-science narratives. In such works, Elment is typically presented as a rare, highly versatile substance with properties that set it apart from ordinary elements. The symbol commonly used is El and, within different canons, its atomic number ranges from the low hundreds to above two hundred, reflecting its status as a heavy or superheavy element in those worlds. Its physical description varies but most depictions describe Elment as a dense, lustrous metal or metalloid that forms stable compounds with common nonmetals.

Occurrences and sources: In-universe geology often places Elment in deep-crust ores or meteoritic deposits called elminite. Extraction is portrayed as expensive and labor-intensive, sometimes requiring specialized mining techniques or quantum-assisted separation.

Properties and potential applications: Fictional properties assigned to Elment vary by author but frequently include exceptional electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and the ability to store or release energy in unprecedented quantities. Some narratives grant Elment anomalous quantum features, enabling effects such as localized spacetime influence, rapid information processing, or boundary manipulation in devices and vehicles.

Etymology and usage: The name Elment is typically explained in-universe as a portmanteau of 'element' and an old term for a discovered mineral, reinforcing its identity as a fundamental but unique resource. In popular culture, Elment is used as a plot device to advance technology or magic systems.

See also: Element, List of fictional elements, elminite.