Materials Engineers and Zoologists alike are reportedly 'very disappointed' with the policy. Nitrozacium is a mysterious, little-understood alloy occurring naturally in the wild.
Some researchers believe that trace doses are necessary for survival.
Michael Blump, president of the Chicago Society of Consulting Metallurgists, participated in the most visible study, and disagrees with the ruling. If you ask me, and most people do, the primary reason anyone would need Nitrozacium is to ensure freedom and dignity. It's not surprising that our government is concerned about this. A spokesperson for the Pentagon disagreed. Nitrozacium presents an interesting dilemma.