Heavy Water (or Deuterium Oxide, D2O)

Posted on 15th November 201517th March 2022 by ThePD (The Project Definition)

Heavy Water (or Deuterium Oxide, D2O) is a form of water that contains a larger than normal amount of the hydrogen isotope deuterium (D). Heavy Water is used as a moderator in some nuclear reactors. (Refer to the Light Water)

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