Hard Plastic
| Hard Plastic | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Properties | |
| Type | Plastic |
| Made With/By | Chemical synthesis |
| Difficulty of Production | Medium-Hard |
| Exists in Reality | Yes |
| Atomic Number | N/A |
Hard Plastic is a post-bismuth crafting material used in various late game recipes including missiles, the catalytic reformer, and various circuits.
Production
In a chemical plant:
| Inputs | Recipes |
|---|---|
| Chemistry Template: Polycarbonate Synthesis
Production Time: 5 seconds Inputs: BTX, Phosgene Produces: Hard Plastic Bar |
 500mB 500mB   |
PVC
| PVC | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Properties | |
| Type | Plastic |
| Made With/By | Chemical synthesis |
| Difficulty of Production | Medium-Hard |
| Exists in Reality | Yes |
| Atomic Number | N/A |
PVC is an alternative to hard plastic that is crafted with cadmium. It is useful in that it no longer requires BTX to craft and uses less chlorine and unsaturated hydrocarbons, but the presence of cadmium introduces different challenges to production.
Production
In a chemical plant:
| Inputs | Recipes |
|---|---|
| Chemistry Template: Polyvinylchloride Synthesis
Production Time: 5 seconds Inputs: Cadmium Powder, Unsaturated Hydrocarbons, Chlorine Gas Produces: PVC Bar |
 250mB 250mB  2 |