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'''Naquadah''' is an superheavy element from the [[Stargate]] Universe
[[File:Naquadah.jpg|thumb|right|175px|A small amount of naquadah ore.]]'''Naquadah''' is a superheavy element from the [[Stargate]] Universe


== Properties ==
== Properties ==
Naquadah is a grey metallic substance. Naquedah contains a massive amount of potential energy. It is used as a power source and to enhance the explosive force of thermonuclear power. [[Goa'uld]] civilization is highly reliant on Naquedah, with many iron age level worlds in the Goa'uld Sphere of Influence being dedicated to mining the substance. Naquadah can be liquified.
[[Naquadah]] is a super heavy element with superconducting capabilities. It can store massive amounts of energy and is extremely hard; it was stated to be quartz like. It gives off a unique energy signature that the [[Goa'uld]], former hosts, [[Jaffa]], [[Tok'ra]] and [[Cassandra]] can detect. However large doses of drugs can counter this. Also handheld sensors, and those on the [[Prometheus]] can detect the signature. The energy stored in Naquadah can be released rather efficiently.


A more powerful and more unstable isotope of Naquedah exists known as [[Naquadriah]]. Naquadriah has a short half life and as such generally can't be mined.
Small amounts of naquadah can be absorbed into the blood streams of some creatures. Allied with the host body's bio-electrical impulses, the energy contained within the naquadah in the bloodstream of the host and symbiote renders some Goa'uld devices operable when touched. Because of the naquadah in her blood [[Samantha Carter]] is resistant to anesthesia.
 
Radio signals cannot pierce large amounts of naquadah. Naquadah is capable of repeatedly handling an active wormhole, whereas [[titanium]] only lasts several minutes under similar conditions. The hardest known substance in the universe is an [[Asgard]]-created alloy, consisting of [[carbon]], [[trinium]], and naquadah.
 
Liquid naquadah is capable of firing powerful pulses of energy repeatedly. An isotopic variant of naquadah called [[naquadria]] stores much more power, but is radioactive. However it was believed to be created artificially by Thanos, and is only known to exist on [[Langara]].
 
Carter theorizes that the substance can be used to solve [[hyperdrive]] [[technology]], as well as [[shield]]s.


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Latest revision as of 21:11, 27 January 2022

A small amount of naquadah ore.

Naquadah is a superheavy element from the Stargate Universe

Properties

Naquadah is a super heavy element with superconducting capabilities. It can store massive amounts of energy and is extremely hard; it was stated to be quartz like. It gives off a unique energy signature that the Goa'uld, former hosts, Jaffa, Tok'ra and Cassandra can detect. However large doses of drugs can counter this. Also handheld sensors, and those on the Prometheus can detect the signature. The energy stored in Naquadah can be released rather efficiently.

Small amounts of naquadah can be absorbed into the blood streams of some creatures. Allied with the host body's bio-electrical impulses, the energy contained within the naquadah in the bloodstream of the host and symbiote renders some Goa'uld devices operable when touched. Because of the naquadah in her blood Samantha Carter is resistant to anesthesia.

Radio signals cannot pierce large amounts of naquadah. Naquadah is capable of repeatedly handling an active wormhole, whereas titanium only lasts several minutes under similar conditions. The hardest known substance in the universe is an Asgard-created alloy, consisting of carbon, trinium, and naquadah.

Liquid naquadah is capable of firing powerful pulses of energy repeatedly. An isotopic variant of naquadah called naquadria stores much more power, but is radioactive. However it was believed to be created artificially by Thanos, and is only known to exist on Langara.

Carter theorizes that the substance can be used to solve hyperdrive technology, as well as shields.