In {HEAD ~ this embodiment}, the reactants are heated between about 580° C. and 590° C. to produce {TAIL ~ type} I clathrates Na8Si46 and K8Si46 
In { HEAD ~ this embodiment } , the reactants are heated between about 580 ° C. and 590 ° C. to produce { TAIL ~ type } I clathrates Na8Si46 and K8Si46
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