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'''Methane''' is an odorless simple [[hydrocarbon]]. It's chemical formula is CH4. At [[human]] room temperature it is less dense than air. It melts at –183°C and boils at –164°C.
 
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'''Methane''' is an odorless, colorless simple [[hydrocarbon]] with the chemical formula [[Carbon|C]][[Hydrogen|H<sub>4</sub>]]. It is the major component of natural gas that can be combusted to produce [[energy]]. It exists on many [[planet]]s, including [[Earth]].
   
It exists on many [[planet]]s, 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 [[atmosphere]] of a [[Class K planet|Class K]] planet, such as [[Theta VIII]], consists of methane, [[nitrogen]], and [[liquid]] [[neon]]. ({{TNG|The Royale}})
   
The [[Axanar]] breathe a [[nitrogen]]-methane atmosphere. ([[ENT]]: "[[Fight or Flight]]")
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The [[Axanar]] breathed a nitrogen-methane atmosphere. ({{ENT|Fight or Flight}})
   
In [[2151]], [[Klaang]], a [[Klingon]] courier, was responsible for the destruction of a grain silo on [[Earth]] which belonged to a [[human]] farmer named [[Moore (farmer)|Moore]]. The silo contained methane, which was released when the building exploded. ([[ENT]]: "[[Broken Bow]]")
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In [[2151]], the [[Klingon]] courier [[Klaang]] led two [[Suliban]] pursuers into a [[grain]] silo on [[Earth]], owned by a [[farmer]] named {{dis|Moore|farmer}}. The silo contained methane, which Klaang detonated behind him, killing the Suliban. ({{ENT|Broken Bow}})
   
In [[2364]], an accidental explosion from a methane-like [[gas]] occurred on the Sigma III [[colony]] [[Quadra Sigma III]]. ([[TNG]]: "[[Hide and Q]]")
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In [[2364]], an accidental explosion from a methane-like [[gas]] occurred on the [[Sigma III system|Sigma III]] [[colony]] on [[Quadra Sigma III]]. ({{TNG|Hide and Q}})
   
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The surface of the planet [[Alpha Onias III]] contained high, but non-toxic levels of [[sulfur dioxide]], methane, and [[hydrogen sulfide]]. ({{TNG|Future Imperfect}})
===External links===
 
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{{wikipedia|Methane}}
 
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''In an [[alternate timeline]] where the [[Borg]] [[assimilation|assimilated]] [[Earth]] after stopping [[Zefram Cochrane]]'s [[warp drive|warp flight]], the planet had an atmosphere of methane, [[carbon monoxide]], and [[fluorine]] in [[2373]].'' ({{film|8}})
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There were traces of [[potassium nitrate]], [[ammonium]], and methane in the back of a [[truck]] the {{USS|Voyager}} found drifting in [[space]] in [[2371]]. [[Kathryn Janeway]] identified it as [[horse]] [[manure]]. ({{VOY|The 37's}})
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A [[class 6 gas giant]] encountered by the {{USS|Voyager}} in [[2375]] had a layer of liquid [[hydrogen]] and methane ten thousand [[kilometer]]s below the outer [[atmosphere]]. ({{VOY|Extreme Risk}})
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== External link ==
 
* {{wikipedia|Methane}}
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[[nl:Methaan]]
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[[Category:Chemical compounds]]

Revision as of 16:13, 20 December 2014

AT: "xx" Methane is an odorless, colorless simple hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH4. It is the major component of natural gas that can be combusted to produce energy. It exists on many planets, including Earth.

The atmosphere of a Class K planet, such as Theta VIII, consists of methane, nitrogen, and liquid neon. (TNG: "The Royale")

The Axanar breathed a nitrogen-methane atmosphere. (ENT: "Fight or Flight")

In 2151, the Klingon courier Klaang led two Suliban pursuers into a grain silo on Earth, owned by a farmer named Moore. The silo contained methane, which Klaang detonated behind him, killing the Suliban. (ENT: "Broken Bow")

In 2364, an accidental explosion from a methane-like gas occurred on the Sigma III colony on Quadra Sigma III. (TNG: "Hide and Q")

The surface of the planet Alpha Onias III contained high, but non-toxic levels of sulfur dioxide, methane, and hydrogen sulfide. (TNG: "Future Imperfect")

In an alternate timeline where the Borg assimilated Earth after stopping Zefram Cochrane's warp flight, the planet had an atmosphere of methane, carbon monoxide, and fluorine in 2373. (Star Trek: First Contact)

There were traces of potassium nitrate, ammonium, and methane in the back of a truck the USS Voyager found drifting in space in 2371. Kathryn Janeway identified it as horse manure. (VOY: "The 37's")

A class 6 gas giant encountered by the USS Voyager in 2375 had a layer of liquid hydrogen and methane ten thousand kilometers below the outer atmosphere. (VOY: "Extreme Risk")

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