Question

Which of the following are the drawbacks of gaseous diffusion methods for separation of gases?

• A. Making and maintaining a suitable barrier
• B. Large energy consumption
• C. Long equilibrium times
• D. All of above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of above

Gaseous diffusion is unlikely to be the preferred technology of a proliferator due to difficulties associated with making and maintaining a suitable barrier, large energy consumption, the requirement for procuring large quantities of specialized stage equipment, large in-process inventory requirements, and long equilibrium times.