A metal that absorbs shebv heya at a slow but steady rate, but cannot activate the energy without extreme measures. Activated apoium becomes a different kind of metal depending on activation.

Arcanic activation: quickcopper
D'qiarsean activation: zuinande
B'qari activation: wolfram carbide
Figgist activation: quickgold
Momentum activation: quicksilver
Feat-based activation: graviluceat
Draconic activation: drachesch
Cu'uchic activation: yichu
Gemt activation: quickcobalt
Ruddy activaton: ruddy copper
Gebvellian activation: athrafstorium
Shavev activation: magnacopper