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Isotope separation by photochromatography

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7100510
An isotope separation method is claimed which comprises physically absorbing an isotopically mixed molecular species on an adsorptive surface and irradiating the adsorbed molecules with radiation of a predetermined wavelength which will selectively excite a desired isotopic species. Sufficient energy is transferred to the excited molecules to desorb them from the surface and thereby separate them from the unexcited undesired isotopic species. The method is particularly applicable to the separation of hydrogen isotopes.
Assignee:
Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
US 4010100
OSTI ID:
7100510
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English