Apparatus and method for concentrating hydrogen isotopes
US12076691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2256/16
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In an embodiment, a method of concentrating a hydrogen isotope, comprises delivering a fluid comprising the hydrogen isotope to be concentrated and an additional gas other than then hydrogen isotope to an anode of an electrochemical cell comprising a hydron exchange membrane comprising hydrons of the hydrogen isotope, and also comprising said anode on a first side of the hydron exchange membrane, a cathode on a second side of the hydron exchange membrane, and an electrical circuit connection between the anode and the cathode; removing a first stream in fluid communication with the cathode, the first stream comprising concentrated hydrogen isotope; and removing a second stream in fluid communication with the anode, comprising the additional gas delivered to the anode depleted of the hydrogen isotope.
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