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METHOD FOR PRODUCING WATER OR HYDROGEN ENRICHED IN DEUTERIUM

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OSTI ID:4702128

A method for producing water or hydrogen enriched in deuterium is given in relation with generating hydrogen by electrolysis of water. The method is based on the fact that in equilibrium the deuterium content in water is higher than the deuterium content in gaseous hydrogen. The method comprises the steps of effecting continuously isotopic exchange in counter current and in the presence of a catalyzer, of circulating the water flowing out of the isotopic exchange device into the electrolytic cell, and of gathering the water or the hydrogen enriched in deuterium on the way from the isotopic exchange device to the electrolytic cell. (Gmelin Inst.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-029241
OSTI ID:
4702128
Report Number(s):
DE 1147203
Country of Publication:
Germany
Language:
English