University Chemistry ›› 2023, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (7): 6-11.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202304095

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Three Isotopes of Hydrogen

Wenbo Zhang, Yunxin Xu, Jing Yan(), Wangchang Geng, Yi Yan()   

  • Received:2023-04-26 Accepted:2023-06-05 Published:2023-07-03
  • Contact: Jing Yan, Yi Yan E-mail:yanjing@nwpu.edu.cn;yanyi@nwpu.edu.cn

Abstract:

The three isotopes of hydrogen are hydrogen, deuterium, and tritium, and they have important applications in scientific research and daily life. In the history of chemistry, hydrogen first overturned the phlogiston theory and then became a key element in the development of chemical research. This article reviews the basic properties, separation methods, and main applications of hydrogen, deuterium, and tritium, providing readers with a deeper understanding of these three isotopes.

Key words: Isotopes of hydrogen, Separation, Hydrogen fuel cell, Deuterium water