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D2O

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ID 708977 Last modified 03.03.2014
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Domain theoretical principlesNuclear Technology & Nuclear IndustryPhysics
heavy water
deuterium oxide
D2O
eau lourde
schweres Wasser
  • vesi, mille molekulis on üks hariliku vesiniku aatom või mõlemad asendunud raske vesiniku (deuteeriumi) aatomitega (DHO või D2O)
  • water in which the hydrogen atoms in all of the molecules have been replaced by deuterium; or water in which the hydrogen is appreciably enriched in deuterium
raske vesi
heavy water
Usage examples
  • 'Non-nuclear material' means heavy water, or any other material suitable for use in a reactor to slow down high velocity neutrons and increase the likelihood of further fission, as may be jointly designated by the appropriate authorities of the Parties.
  • Heavy water is used as a moderator in some reactors because it slows down neutrons effectively and also has a low probability of absorption of neutrons.
deuterium oxide
D2O formula
eau lourde
oxyde de deutérium
schweres Wasser

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