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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO A PROCESS FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF AMMONIA IN DEUTERIUM

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OSTI ID:4066191

A process and apparatus are described for the enrichment of NH/sub 3/ in D/sub 2/ by isotopic exchange between liquid NH/sub 3/ and gaseous H/sub 2/, using a cold and hot tower system. In this process, the gaseous phase is saturated with the vapor of the liquid phase containing a nonvolatile alkali metal amide catalyst, and liquid NH/sub 3/ containing the catalyst is circulated in a closed circuit to make up the NH/sub 3/ removed in the saturated gaseous phase. In order to avoid an accumulation of catalyst, a makeup quantity of liquid NH/sub 3/ containing catalyst is introduced into the circuit, the makeup quantity being sufficient to allow saturation of the gaseous phase and withdrawal of the liquid having the most catalyst. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-016406
OSTI ID:
4066191
Report Number(s):
GB 951791
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English