Nectism

Nectism is an artificial force that is carried by necton particles. This force can be generated to stabilise unstable electrochemical structures, including molecules, covalent structures and ionic compounds that would normally decay rapidly. In particular, Nectism can be used to stabilise certain organic compounds, including medicines, drugs, chemical weapons and reagents for long term storage, preventing them from decaying and loosing their useful properties.

As well as this, Nectism can be used to stabilise larger pieces of matter on the chemical scale, making them harder and more resistant to damage. Nectism can be projected into the hulls of vehicles or spacecraft, making them much more resilient than they otherwise would be, and capable of withstanding heat or kinetic energy that would otherwise damage or destroy them.

Function
Nectism is used to enhance or replace the strength of Electromagnetism. It's most common function is holding groups of atoms together that would otherwise fly apart or otherwise react in an unwanted manner. Nectism has no effect on nuclear physics, as it is far weaker than the Strong Force or Ligism. It also has little to no effect on non-chemical, inter molecular forces, with the exception of hydrogen bonds. If introduced to objects that are not connected chemically, the effects of Nectism are usually nonexistant.

Nectism can be introduced into virtually any chemical system. Once introduced, Nectism can keep the particles stable for a variable length of time. In macroscopic, necton "shields" (used to harden metallic objects) the effect disappears within seconds or minutes of the necton field being removed. In smaller systems, such as molecules, nectons remain a stabilising presence for days, weeks or years before decaying.