Carbon

Carbon is a versatile element essential for advancing beyond basic iron construction in StarRupture. This pure form of carbon, extracted from coal or processed organic materials, is the key ingredient in steel production and numerous advanced materials. While coal is common, processing it into pure carbon requires chemical processing facilities. Carbon's role in metallurgy makes it a constant demand item once you begin producing steel plates and advanced alloys.

Primary Method: Process coal in Chemical Processor or extract from organic materials.

Detailed Methods:

• Primary Method: Process coal in Chemical Processor (2 Coal = 1 Carbon)
• Alternative: Extract from alien biomass (5 Biomass = 1 Carbon)
• Requires "Chemical Processing" technology (300 DP)
• Coal found in cave systems and underground deposits
• Processing time: 8 seconds per carbon
• Can be obtained from burning wood in oxygen-free environment
• Found in industrial salvage sites

Primary Uses:

• Steel production
• Advanced materials
• Filters
• Chemical processes

Detailed Applications:

• Steel Plates: Primary use - combine with iron for steel (3 Iron + 1 Carbon = 1 Steel)
• Advanced Alloys: Component in titanium and composite materials
• Filters: Create air and water filtration systems
• Chemical Processes: Catalyst in various chemical reactions
• Carbon Fiber: Craft lightweight structural materials
• Research: Moderate DP value (15 DP per unit)

Stack Size: 100