Mohsharine

Mohsharine is a fictional chemical compound widely used in science fiction to illustrate advanced materials. It is typically described as a dense ceramic oxide with exceptional thermal stability, high hardness, and resilience under radiation.

The name Mohsharine is derived from the fictional Mohsha region and the common chemical-name suffix -rine, a convention used in many invented substances within speculative fiction.

In descriptions across different works, Mohsharine attributes vary but are commonly anchored by a high melting point, low thermal expansion, and exceptional mechanical strength. It is often portrayed as having a wide bandgap and the ability to be either an insulator or a conductor when doped. In numerous narratives, it exhibits notable ionic conductivity at elevated temperatures, enabling speculative solid-state batteries or energy storage concepts.

Synthesis and occurrence within stories place Mohsharine as forming under extreme pressure and temperature conditions. It may be produced synthetically in specialized laboratories or adapted for space environments. It is usually depicted as non-toxic but very difficult to manufacture, machine, or replicate outside controlled settings.

Uses and significance in fiction commonly include reactor shielding, armored components, propulsion system parts, or energy-storage modules. As a conceptual material, Mohsharine is employed to explore the boundaries of ceramics under extreme conditions and to speculate about future technologies.

See also: List of fictional materials, Exotic matter.