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A martian colony needs '''Synthetic Materials''' for many purposes. An [[Equipment for autonomous growth|autonomous colony]] can only survive if the raw substances can be found on Mars. While it is very unlikely to find natural petroleum, one idea is the [[Hydrocarbon synthesis|synthesis of organic material from carbon dioxid and water]]. Another is the [[Silicone synthesis|synthesis of silicon based organic material]].
 
A martian colony needs '''Synthetic Materials''' for many purposes. An [[Equipment for autonomous growth|autonomous colony]] can only survive if the raw substances can be found on Mars. While it is very unlikely to find natural petroleum, one idea is the [[Hydrocarbon synthesis|synthesis of organic material from carbon dioxid and water]]. Another is the [[Silicone synthesis|synthesis of silicon based organic material]].
  
Space suits can not be manufactured without plastic material. The lifetime of a space suit is limited and depends on the conditions to which it is subjected. Probably, the colony needs a new space suit per person and year.
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*[[Space suits]] can not be manufactured without plastic material. The lifetime of a space suit is limited and depends on the conditions to which it is subjected. Probably, the colony needs a new space suit per person and year.
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*[[Greenhouse]]s are made of a transparent foil.
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*[[Digging machine]]s work with hydraulic mechanisms.
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*Sealing of [[habitat|houses]], pipes, bottles, etc.
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*Tissue for [[clothing]], linens and towels is made mainly from synthetic fibres.
  
[[Digging machine]]s work with hydraulic mechanisms. Synthetic material is also required for sealing of houses, pipes, bottles, etc.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 01:18, 7 November 2007

A martian colony needs Synthetic Materials for many purposes. An autonomous colony can only survive if the raw substances can be found on Mars. While it is very unlikely to find natural petroleum, one idea is the synthesis of organic material from carbon dioxid and water. Another is the synthesis of silicon based organic material.

  • Space suits can not be manufactured without plastic material. The lifetime of a space suit is limited and depends on the conditions to which it is subjected. Probably, the colony needs a new space suit per person and year.
  • Sealing of houses, pipes, bottles, etc.
  • Tissue for clothing, linens and towels is made mainly from synthetic fibres.