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Combustible ice

Combustible ice is a white crystalline substance similar to ice formed by natural gas and water under high pressure…

Combustible ice — Earth & Ecology exhibit for science museums
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CategoryEarth & Ecology
Standard sizeCustom size
SupplySingle unit or batch · OEM to your drawing
Lead timeStandard 4–8 weeks after deposit (confirmed per contract)
Warranty1 year, structure and control
DocumentsSpecification sheet · control diagram · spare-part list

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01 / Overview

Combustible ice is a white crystalline substance similar to ice formed by natural gas and water under high pressure (about 10 megapascals) and low temperature (0-10 ℃) conditions, widely distributed in deep-sea sediments and permafrost on land. It ignites upon contact with fire and has a unique cage shaped structure. The most common molecular formula for methane hydrates is CH4 · 8H2O.

02 / How visitors use it

The unit is designed for unsupervised public use: controls are recessed or shielded, moving parts are enclosed, and the interface is operable by a child of about six with no instruction. Where a screen is used, the language can be switched without changing the hardware, and the content can be replaced on site.

03 / The science behind it

Combustible ice, scientific name natural gas hydrate, is a type of ice like crystalline substance formed by natural gas and water under specific conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Due to its appearance resembling ice blocks and direct combustion upon fire, it is commonly referred to as "combustible ice" and is also commonly known as "solid gas" or "gas ice". It is a clean fossil energy source with high energy potential. The core scientific principle revolves around the formation and stability of cage shaped crystal structures. Combining the composition, formation conditions, and characteristics, the complete analysis is as follows: From the perspective of composition, combustible ice is a non stoichiometric cage shaped crystal compound, mainly composed of water molecules and hydrocarbon gas molecules. Among them, the hydrocarbon gas molecules are mainly methane, with a methane content of up to 99.5%, which is also the core reason for its extremely strong combustion power. The key to the formation of its unique structure lies in the hydrogen bonding of water molecules: the electronegativity of oxygen atoms in water molecules is strong, and under high pressure, oxygen atoms will attract surrounding water.

04 / Built for a public floor

Every unit leaves the factory after a running test: mechanisms cycled, electronics burned in, edges dressed, fixings torqued and marked. Wear parts — bearings, sliders, lamps, belts, touch panels — are modular and listed on the spare-part sheet, so a venue technician can replace them without returning the exhibit. Crating is plywood with foam blocking; the loading plan and packing list travel with the shipment.

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