Re: Chemistry advice required by a Biologist



spudwelike wrote:
Hi there,
I am a lowly biologist after some chemistry advice. I came across an
article about 10+ years ago that descibed a few methane-based
compounds that when added to water form ice at near room temperatures.
I cannot track the article down - any ideas where I can out about such
compound(s).
Many thanks,
Brendan

This may be what you have in mind:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methane_clathrate

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