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Methane is an odorless, simple hydrocarbon. The chemical formula is CH4. |
Methane is an odorless, simple hydrocarbon. The chemical formula is CH4. |
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| + | At normal temperature it is less dense than air. It melts at –183°C and boils at –164°C. |
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| + | It exists on many planets, such as [[Earth]], [[Titan]], and many others. The atmosphere of a [[Class K]] planet (such as [[Theta 116 VIII]]) consists of methane, [[nitrogen]] and liquid [[neon]] ([[TNG]]: "[[The Royale]]"). |
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| + | The [[Oort cloud]] contains methane and, in [[2364]], an accidental explosion from a methane-like gas occured on the Sigma III colony [[Quadra Sigma III]]. |
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| + | The [[Axanar]] breahe a [[nitrogen]]-methane atmosphere. ([[ENT]]: "[[Fight or Flight]]") |
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Revision as of 05:03, 11 February 2005
Methane is an odorless, simple hydrocarbon. The chemical formula is CH4.
At normal temperature it is less dense than air. It melts at –183°C and boils at –164°C.
It exists on many planets, such as Earth, Titan, and many others. The atmosphere of a Class K planet (such as Theta 116 VIII) consists of methane, nitrogen and liquid neon (TNG: "The Royale").
The Oort cloud contains methane and, in 2364, an accidental explosion from a methane-like gas occured on the Sigma III colony Quadra Sigma III.
The Axanar breahe a nitrogen-methane atmosphere. (ENT: "Fight or Flight")