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Xenon-Hydrate Bubbles

Detailed Description

A bubble wrapped in xenon-hydrate floats in the laboratory. Gas hydrate is a naturally-occurring, ice-like form of a gas and water that is stable within a narrow range of pressure and temperature conditions. The hydrate makes the bubble more rigid, and it does not undulate as much as a non-hydrate-encased bubble does.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.