Press small molecules into lattices of ions (IMAGE)

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Press small molecules into lattices of ions

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Simulations show that small covalently bonded molecules, for example, H2, N2, CO2, NH3, H2O, and CH4, can be inserted into crystal lattices of ionic compounds such as NaCl, forming stable novel hybrid materials under high pressures.

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