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What is light water and heavy water?


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  1. We know that Hydrogen has three isotopes, protium H11, deuterium(D or H12), and tritium(T or H13)
  2. Light water is normal H2O which we use in our daily life which contains protium isotope.
  3. Heavy water is D2O or H212O
  4. It is obtained by exhaustive electrolysis of water or a byproduct of the fertilizer industry.
  5. It is used in nuclear reactors.

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