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 Marvel Universe.

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's shield is made of an adamantium-vibranium alloy; the Captain America of Ultimate Marvel uses a shield entirely made of adamantium
• Cyber's claws and skin.
• Lady Deathstrike's talons and skeleton.
• Gambit's telescopic staff.
• Armor in Morrowind.
• Weapons in Neverwinter Nights

See also

• adamant
• mithril
• scrith
• unobtainium
• Prometheum