Re: D2O & DOH (was C14 Decay rates)

[Larry Cartwright <exit60@CABLESPEED.COM>]

Brian Whatcott wrote:
> I must look for the reason why my data books quote physical constants
> (like boiling point) for heavy water, vs light water.

The physical properties reported for "heavy water" in most references is
for pure D2O, not the D2O-DOH mixture.  DOH is the isotopic equivalent
of the second son in families of British nobility, doomed to obscurity
by the overshadowing importance of his favored sibling.

Best wishes,

Larry

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Larry Cartwright   <exit60@cablespeed.com>
Retired (June 2001) Physics Teacher
Charlotte MI 48813 USA
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