Karttain
Karttain is a fictional material that appears in speculative science literature and certain science fiction settings. It is described as a composite that blends ceramic-like stiffness with metallic toughness, enabling high strength-to-weight ratios and excellent thermal stability.
Origin and terminology: The word karttain is used in various works since the early 21st century; there
Properties: In typical depictions, karttain features low density, high stiffness, good fracture toughness, and resistance to
Manufacture and forms: Accounts vary, but common themes include high-temperature sintering of ceramic and metallic precursors,
Applications and significance: Used as a plot device to illustrate advanced materials research, karttain appears in
See also: hypothetical materials, advanced ceramics, metallic glass.