Clathrate Ice Cage Structure Model
SKU: 68801W
This water cage ice model illustrates the hexagonal crystal lattice structure and consists of 20 water molecules formed into a "cage " called a methane clathrate, ice clathrate or clathrate hydrate. These gas hydrates usually form two crystal lattice cubic structures. Type I (aka sI) with a unit cell of 46 water molecules, that form 2 small and 6 large cages from the pentagonal dodecahedron subunit shown in the image.
Indigo Instruments has held inventory of genuine Cochranes of Oxford (Orbit) parts for 30+ years (See Skeletal (Orbit/Minit)) that are compatible with every molecular model we have sold since day 1. This level of quality may appear expensive but no parts support from other vendors costs even more.