Interstitial and lattice substituted models of an expanded ice-I hlattice

An ice-I _hlattice (O?O=0.286 nm) with small molecules placed interstitially and with some placed at lattice positions was investigated by the CNDO/2-MO technique. The interstitial molecules included H₂, N₂, O₂, HF, CO₂, H₂O, NH₃, CH₄ and CH₂O, whereas those involved in lattice substitution included HF, NH₃ and H₂O. From the calculations it is found that all interstitial and lattice substituted systems are stabler than the sum of the components, the enhanced stability depending on the system. Generally, lattice substituted systems are stabler than the corresponding interstitial models. Charges residing on the atomic positions reflect the amount of interaction with the matrix as well as indicating how the change in charge would facilitate other interactions with the solvent.