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Methane hydrate-I Mineral Data
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General Methane hydrate-I Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
46(H2O)•2(S)•6(L) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 957.04 gm |
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Hydrogen 13.06 % H |
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Carbon 10.04 % C |
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Oxygen 76.90 % O |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
(CH4)8(H2O)46 |
| Environment: |
4 - 5 deg C and 50 atmospheres. Type II structure where S=N2,CH4,H2S L=CH4,H2S,CO2. Found in subsurface gas hydrate deposits. |
| IMA Status: |
Not Submitted IMA (Dana # Added) |
| Locality: |
World wide. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named for the composition of the component chemicals. |
| Synonym: |
Methane Clathrate |
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Methane hydrate |
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