Sample of heavy water, about 1950-1970.

Made:
1950-1970 in Norway

Sealed glass phial containing 25g of heavy water with (chrome plated) steel transit container.

A sealed glass phial containing 25 grammes of heavy water. Heavy water contains the isotope deuterium instead of hydrogen and is used to control neutrons during a nuclear reactor's chain reaction. It is 11 percent heavier than ordinary water and has a relative molecular mass of 20, as compared to 18 for ordinary water.

Details

Category:
Nuclear Energy
Object Number:
1970-404
Materials:
glass, heavy water (deuterium oxide), chrome plated steel, cork and paper
Measurements:
overall: 110 x 20 mm
type:
isotopes
credit:
Atomic Power Constructions