Vibranium

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Vibranium is a wholly unique metallic alloy that exists only in Wakanda. The material, not native to Earth in large quantities, arrived in a meteor which landed in ancient times in what is now known as Wakanda, and setting off an eruption in a nearby volcano in the process.

It is resistant to most solvents and acids and becomes strongly ferrous when electrically charged. It is a perfect semiconductor at well above room temperatures. Wakandan metallurgists alloy it with other metals, creating a substance that has unmatched strength to weight ratios. The alignment of the metal makes it flexible yet rigid and maintains an extraordinarily sharp and durable angle. Vibranium knives and spears are highly prized in Wakanda for this reason. Even in primitive forms, the metal was capable of absorbing and discharging amounts of energy when utilized properly.

Small amounts of the metal infuse Wakandan circuitry, allowing engineers to construct devices which are beyond the cutting edge of the technology level of most of the world.

Most interestingly, Vibranium absorbs kinetic energy with incredible efficiency. A shirt with vibranium woven into it becomes something akin to chainmail. It makes little sound while worn and provides superior protection against explosive ordnance.