Scientists Finally Solve a 50-Year Mystery Hidden in Solid Nitrogen

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Nitrogen Molecular StructureResearchers have uncovered compelling evidence about the elusive structure of a high-pressure phase of solid nitrogen. Nitrogen makes up most of Earth’s atmosphere, but under intense pressure and low temperatures, it can form solid phases with unexpectedly complex structures. One of these phases, γ-N2, remained poorly understood for more than 50 years despite repeated experimental [...]
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