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PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF WATER OR HYDROGEN HAVING AN INCREASED DEUTERIUM CONTENT

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4828567

The process for producing D/sub 2/O or D/sub 2/ by catalytic isotope exchange in a system of hot and cold columns with the catalyst dispersed in the water is modified so that commercial hydrogen containing N/sub 2/ and other impurities may be used without the formation of NH/sub 3/ which damages the catalyst. A transfer column operating at a temperature below 45 deg C is provided between the hot and cold columns with a degasifier for removing N/sub 2/ and other impurities from the water passing through the transfer column. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-020927
Assignee:
DTIE; NSA-16-020927
Patent Number(s):
US 3036891
OSTI ID:
4828567
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English