Tuesday, January 9, 2018

organic chemistry - Non-carbon based life forms on hot planets


I am writing a story with people made of elements other than carbon. A couple of planets in this series are really hot, so I need compounds with high melting points.


For example, there is a lone girl who lives on Venus, which is hot enough to melt lead. I decided to use tungsten carbide for her house.


But on another planet, there are humanoids made of silicon who survive at higher temperatures than humans on earth.



Is this scientifically possible?


If you're interested in my book and don't mind a bit of self-promotion, watch for the next few years and keep an eye out for:



The New Worlds Series #1: Into the Flames
The New Worlds Series #2: Call of the Cybans
Milky Fight #1: The Authority Gains Strength.





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