Abstract: A method for concentrating an isotope from an admixture containing the isotope by contacting the admixture with a catalyst capable of selectively catalyzing a reaction with the isotope, and recovering the concentrated isotope from the reaction products. In one embodiment, the method can be used to concentrate deuterium from sources such as hydrogen-rich gas.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 13, 1989
Date of Patent:
February 26, 1991
Assignees:
Molecular Technology Corporation, JC Technology, Inc.
Inventors:
Ralph A. Gardner-Chavis, Michael P. May