Apparatus for isotopic alteration of mercury vapor

Radiant energy – Fluent material containment – support or transfer means – With irradiating source or radiating fluent material

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2505051, 2041572, 422186, 350 15, G01N 2100

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ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for enriching the isotopic Hg content of mercury is provided. The apparatus includes a reactor, a low pressure electric discharge lamp containing a fill including mercury and an inert gas. A filter is arranged concentrically around the lamp. In a preferred embodiment, constant mercury pressure is maintained in the filter by means of a water-cooled tube that depends from it, the tube having a drop of mercury disposed in it. The reactor is arranged around the filter, whereby radiation from said lamp passes through the filter and into said reactor. The lamp, the filter and the reactor are formed of a material which is transparent to ultraviolet light.

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