Deuterium oxide

Agent Name
Deuterium oxide
CAS Number
7789-20-0
Formula
D2-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Deuterium oxide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Deuterated water; Deuterium oxide; Dideuterium oxide; Heavy water; Heavy water (D2O); Heavy water-d2; Water(sup 2)-H2; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Inorganic Compounds
Description
Clear liquid; [Sax]
Sources/Uses
"Used to study mechanisms and rates of chemical or nuclear reactions, as well as biological processes." [ChemIDplus] Deuterium oxide is present in nature. Water contains about 1 part per 6500. [Hawley]
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Explanatory Notes
BP = 101.42 deg C; [Sax]

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