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Separation of Hydrogen Isotopes

H.K. Rae

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Abstract

Hundreds of methods have been proposed for the production of heavy water, but only a few show any real promise. This paper will discuss the important characteristics which define relative process attractiveness and will compare several chemical exchange and distillation processes. In this way it will show why the GS (Girdler-Sulfide) process has dominated heavy water production for 25 years. It will also review the current status of several promising alternatives.

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Hundreds of methods have been proposed for the production of heavy water, but only a few show any real promise. This paper will discuss the important characteristics which define relative process attractiveness and will compare several chemical exchange and distillation processes. In this way it will show why the GS (Girdler-Sulfide) process has dominated heavy water production for 25 years. It will also review the current status of several promising alternatives.

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Hundreds of methods have been proposed for the production of heavy water, but only a few show any real promise. This paper will discuss the important characteristics which define relative process attractiveness and will compare several chemical exchange and distillation processes. In this way it will show why the GS (Girdler-Sulfide) process has dominated heavy water production for 25 years. It will also review the current status of several promising alternatives.

Key concepts: Distillation, Process (computing), Attractiveness, Production (economics), Process engineering, Environmental science, Hydrogen sulfide, Biochemical engineering

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