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Isotope separation by selective photodissociation of glyoxal

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OSTI ID:7273438
Dissociation products, mainly formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, enriched in a desired isotope of carbon, oxygen, or hydrogen are obtained by the selective photodissociation of glyoxal wherein glyoxal is subjected to electromagnetic radiation in a predetermined wavelength such that photon absorption excites and induces dissociation of only those molecules of glyoxal containing the desired isotope.
Assignee:
Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
US 3947335
OSTI ID:
7273438
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English