Prime matter

Prime matter is any matter composed of prime mass particles, i.e. quarks and leptons that are from prime generations of matter, and are therefore lighter than first generation matter.

Prime matter can consist of atoms where both the quarks and electrons are from prime generations, but more commonly contains normal electrons surrounding a nucleus of prime generation quarks.

Synthesis
In order to create prime quarks and prime leptons, first generation particles need to be treated with laxism, which forces them to release a W or Z boson, which carries away much of the mass of the particle. The resulting particle must then be stabilised using equilism. Failure to do this will result in multiple lighter particles recombining to form first generation particles.

Uses
Prime matter atoms are incredibly useful as they exhibit identical chemical properties to normal atoms, but are much lighter (sometimes orders of magnitude). This allows for the creation of incredibly light materials for use in machinery and spacecraft. The lower the generation of prime matter, the lighter it is. An object weighing 1000 kg when made of first generation matter weighs only 165 kg when made of single prime matter, 38 grams when made of quadruple prime matter and 200 mg when made of septuple prime matter.