Deuterium

Deuterium is a type of two stable isotopes of hydrogen, the other being Protium. Deuterium has 2H - as it's name is greek deuteros, meaning "second". It is often used in Nuclear ReactorNuclear ReactorIn it's most simplest form, a nuclear reactor uses Uranium and other radioactive materials and the fission from uranium to create heat, and transfer that heat into steam to create power. Nuclear reactors are one of the biggest sources of energy, although not renewable, uranium has a very high energy density resulting in massive power transmissions. There are many different types of nuclear reactors, and this term serves as a broad hub/introduction for each type. After uranium is used in reactos, primarily in Heavy WaterHeavy WaterHeavy Water is literally Deuterium oxide. It's molecular formula is that of regular Light Water--H2O, however it contains two atoms of deuterium and one atom of Hydrogen; resulting in 2D2O. It is about 10.6% denser than tap water and has a higher melting point, tasting slightly sweeter and can affect bioloigcal systems; large amounts are needed to poison humans, although it is toxic. It is produced using the Girdler sulfide process, and the usages of Heavy Water is mainly for nuclear science; (which is deuterium oxide); however it can be naturally found in Light WaterLight WaterLight water, although appearing to have a fancy name, is literally just ordinary water....except it does contain a small amount of Heavy Water. The point of light water is that it can be used as a moderator --however it can only be used in certain situations, as it absorbs too many neutrons to be used with unenriched uranium (which is why light water is presumably used in Spent Fuel Pools) Light water is mainly used in BWR reactors & PWR reactors Uranium Enrichment is necessary for the usage of or ocean water aswell.