Discovered : by Henry Cavendish in 1766 Isolated in London, UK Origin : The name is derived from the Greek ‘hydro genes’, meaning water forming. Description : A colourless, odourless gas that burns and can form an explosive mixture with air. It is currently manufactured from methane gas, but could be produced by the electrolysis of water. The gas is used to make such key materials as ammonia, cyclohexane and methanol, which are intermediates in the production of fertilisers, plastics and pharmaceuticals. Some see hydrogen gas as the clean fuel of the future - generated from water and returning to water when it is burned. Image : Hydrogen blues Hydrogen animation - click the icon above to launch. (Quicktime required) For more 109 Project animations click here. Hydrogen mousemats. Click the product icon for more information and pricing.