2006-11-06 10:34:49 · 3 answers · asked by crow 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
If we're talking about deuterium oxide, you can use a variant of distilling. Deuterium oxide is slightly heavier than regular water (20 - 22 atomic mass units vs. 18 amu). It has a slightly higher boiling point as well. By taking a container of water and carefully adjusting the temperature, you can gradually remove the regular water from the container and increase the proportion of deuterium oxide remaining.
2006-11-06 10:41:49 · answer #1 · answered by eriurana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cant remove all of it it would be impossible but heres a link to something that may help.
2006-11-06 10:39:10 · answer #2 · answered by dopeydogg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
deturium is just a heavey form of hydrogen. Without very senstive and specialised equipment, it is hard to remove it. It would be done based on its weight.
2006-11-06 10:45:31 · answer #3 · answered by Bea S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋