First, titanium has lower strengths-per-volume compared to steel. This will mean that a titanium chain mail armor is weaker than a steel chain mail, and use of steel chain mail in the 1800s as protection …

What other hypothetical alloys could be used for ancient/medieval era weapons/armor? Don't use made-up elements (or alloys, if possible) Assume metallurgical technology up to the medieval age (in...

May 23, 2019 · Logically based society with no constrictions based on culture or taboo. I'm thinking iridium, tungsten, titanium, diamond integrated metals, etc. So since my world isn't far enough into …

Sep 3, 2022 · Disregarding actually acquiring material and any time/effort required for the manufacturing process, would titanium cutting weapons (e.g. swords and daggers) be more effective than steel …

Sep 2, 2016 · For a weapon aluminum is a poor choice since it can't hold an edge well and, due to the low density, can't concentrate force like iron (in a warhammer, for example). For PARTS of a …

Oct 12, 2015 · Most sword builders on the web indicate that if you get the edge on the blade made of titanium and keep the rest of blade carbon-fiber, that would be the best sturdy, slicing sword you …

A titanium shield would weigh between 10.215 and 20.43kg (22.5 - 40.9lbs). NOTE however that the shield weight is calculated based on Captain America's shield. It's likely that many types of gunfire …

Jun 19, 2023 · For titanium to be at all useful, you will need magic to refine it, and you will also need other anachronistic metals like Aluminum and Vanadium. If you allow for all of this, titanium alloy …

Sep 14, 2024 · If this is the case, then both tungsten and titanium based armor alloys are likely out of the question. These are both rare metals that require specialised refining and smelting techniques that …

Oct 29, 2017 · Use chain mail. The links allow full mobility, and provide a matrix for the skin to grow on. The links would therefore become integral with the flesh and the skin. Alternatively, weaving or …