| Agent Name |
Deuterium oxide |
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| CAS Number |
7789-20-0 |
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| Formula |
D2-O |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Deuterated water; Deuterium oxide; Dideuterium oxide; Heavy water; Heavy water (D2O); Heavy water-d2; Water(sup 2)-H2; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Other Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Clear liquid; [Sax] |
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| Sources/Uses |
"Used to study mechanisms and rates of chemical or nuclear reactions, as well as biological processes." [ChemIDplus] Deuterium oxide is present in nature. Water contains about 1 part per 6500. [Hawley] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
BP = 101.42 deg C; [Sax] |
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