Kryptonion

Kryptonion is a term used in science fiction and speculative science to describe a hypothetical material or ion with properties that place it beyond the current understanding of the periodic table. In most portrayals, kryptonion is a dense, energy-rich substance associated with high atomic numbers and unusual stability, often depicted as existing in a crystalline solid or as a bound plasma under extreme conditions. The name combines krypton, a real noble gas, with the suffix -ion to suggest a charged or exotic form.

Descriptions vary, but common elements include a high melting point, exceptional energy density, and resistance to corrosion by ordinary materials. Some versions portray kryptonion as metallic in appearance and capable of superconductivity at accessible temperatures; others treat it as a reactive ion or a short-lived plasma.

In fiction, kryptonion is typically synthesized in high-energy facilities such as advanced particle accelerators, inertial confinement devices, or simulated stellar environments, or harvested from exotic planetary or stellar contexts.

Proposed applications range from compact power sources and advanced propulsion systems to quantum devices and radiation shielding. Its imagined properties enable energy storage far surpassing conventional fuels and batteries.

As a fictional construct, kryptonion has no validated real-world existence, and descriptions vary widely between works. Within their universes, handling and containment often require specialized protocols due to extreme energy content, potential radiative emissions, and interactions with ordinary matter.

Krypton ion is unrelated to kryptonite or krypton; kryptonion should be understood as a speculative term rather than a confirmed element.