Heavy water -Contents, temperature,uses ,feasibility of using heavy water for oil exploration
Q. Consider the following statements
1. Heavy water contains a higher proportion of the hydrogen isotope called deuterium.
2. Heavy water has a freezing point same as water.
3. Heavy water is mainly used in nuclear reactors. Heavy water is used to slow down the neutrons that are released due to fission in the reactors.
4. Department of Atomic energy will study the feasibility of using heavy water for oil exploration.
Which of the above statements is/ are not true?- Published on 30 Mar 15a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 3,4
d. 2
ANSWER: 2
Heavy water has a freezing point of 3.82 degrees Celsius.
As such heavy water is used in nuclear power station but, Gulf countries also use it for for oil exploration. Now Department of Atomic energy will begin such feasibility in India.
