Theoretical investigation of nitrogen gas hydrates outside of stability zone

Using a combination of Quasiharmonic Lattice Dynamic and Molecular Dynamic Simulation methods in conjunction with well developed statistical thermodynamics theory the thermodynamic properties of nitrogen gas hydrates has been calculated, with the main focus on the thermal expansion coefficient. It is shown that nitrogen gas hydrate displays larger value of the thermal expansion coefficient in comparison with hexagonal ice Ih and empty gas hydrate lattice, moreover this value is very close to one of the carbon dioxide and to other hydrates that have self-preservation effect. Exactly because of this difference in the thermal expansion coefficient it is possible to confirm existence of the self-preservation effect. The self-preservation effect can be used for creation of low-cost technology of hydrates storage and transportation technology applicable for many gas types.