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Isotope separation by photochromatography

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7330631
A photochromatographic method for isotope separation is described. An isotopically mixed molecular species is adsorbed on an adsorptive surface, and the adsorbed molecules are irradiated with radiation of a predetermined wavelength which will selectively excite desired isotopic species. Sufficient energy is transferred to the excited molecules to desorb them from the surface and thus separate them from the undesired isotopic species. The method is particularly applicable to the separation of hydrogen isotopes. (BLM)
Assignee:
Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
None
OSTI ID:
7330631
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English