Terium
Terium is a fictional chemical element and material that appears in science fiction and worldbuilding literature. Although the name suggests a place-related origin, Terium is not part of the real periodic table and has no confirmed scientific base. In different works, Terium is portrayed as either a rare metal or an exotic compound with extraordinary energy-related properties.
Properties and behavior vary by author, but common motifs include high energy density, resilience under extreme
Occurrence and production: In-universe supply ranges from asteroid mining of Terium-rich ore to synthesis in high-energy
Impact and reception: Terium serves as a plot device to explore scarcity, economics, and geopolitics, and as