Fig. 2 (IMAGE)

Osaka University

Fig. 2

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Schematic illustration of the crystal lattice of a semiclathrate hydrate. Black balls represent oxygen atoms in the water molecules, which are connected through hydrogen bonds (black lines). Inside the cage are the cations and anions (bromide ions) and the cage structure is formed by water molecules.

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Takeshi Sugahara

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