adamantium

Adamantium is a fictional metal alloy in a number of fictional settings, notably the Marvel Universe. The name is derived from the word adamant. Created by Dr. Myron McClain, the iron-based alloy is malleable in its molten state, but is virtually indestructible once cooled. Variants include carbonadium, a malleable form used by the villain Omega Red, and Captain America's shield, which is made of an unknown vibranium alloy that was reverse-engineered to create adamantium, and is the only man-made substance known to be more durable in the MU. True adamantium is used as the key component in several characters' equipment, including:

Wolverine's claws and skeleton.
Bullseye's spinal column.
Some of Ultron's robotic bodies.
A skeleton and claws that are currently bonded to Sabretooth.
Captain America, using the short-lived identity of "The Captain", used a shield made entirely of adamantium.
Cyber's claws and skin.
Lady Deathstrike's talons and skeleton.
Gambit's telescopic staff.

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