[exDemMom]

For one thing, we don’t know anything about its strength.”

I would think that would be a key parameter to figure out before thinking of ways to use the material.

Another key property would be its toxicity profile.

[ZOOKER]

For one thing, we don’t know anything about its strength.”

Good question, but there are more as well. Ease of manufacture, workability,...

Rosy scenario: cheap to produce, moldable, workable with common hand tools, this stuff replaces wood, traditional metal, and most plastics immediately. Within a decade, anyone can own a rustproof car, an unsinkable boat, a forever home...

Not-so-rosy scenario: After spending years and billions of dollars, scientists claim it's almost as good as Styrofoam and only 5K a pound!