| Agent Name |
Deuterium |
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| CAS Number |
7782-39-0 |
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| Formula |
D2 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Deuterium; Deuterium molecule; Dideuterium; Diplogen; Heavy hydrogen; Hydrogen, isotope of mass 2; Hydrogen-2; Hydrogen-d2; UN1957; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Elements, Nonmetallic |
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| Description |
Odorless, flammable gas; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a tracer in chemical reactions; [Merck Index] Used to produce heavy water (D2O2), a moderator of neutrons in nuclear reactors; [Ullmann] |
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| Comments |
"The stable isotope of hydrogen. It has one neutron and one proton in the nucleus." [ChemIDplus] Chemically identical to hydrogen; May act as a simple asphyxiant; [CAMEO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
4: burns readily |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Other Poison |
Simple Asphyxiant |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: DEUTERIUM
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