Deuterium-Deuterium Fusion

2H + 2H → 3He + 1n

Aperçu

Two deuterium nuclei fuse to produce helium-3 and a neutron, releasing 3.27 MeV. An alternative D-D reaction produces tritium and a proton. D-D fusion requires higher temperatures than D-T fusion (about 400 million K) but uses only deuterium, which is abundant in seawater.

Participants

Rôle Substance Coefficient État
Réactif Hydrogen H 2 (g)
Produit Helium He 1 (g)

Exemple du quotidien

Deuterium in one gallon of seawater contains enough fusion fuel energy to equal 300 gallons of gasoline.

Importance industrielle

D-D fusion is a long-term goal for fusion energy because deuterium is virtually unlimited. Current research focuses on D-T as an intermediate step.

Propriétés

Type
Nuclear
Réversible
Non
Énergie
Exothermique
ΔH
-320000000,0 kJ/mol

Réactions associées

Alpha Decay of Radon-222 Neutron Capture by Uranium-238 Beta Decay of Strontium-90 Beta Decay of Cobalt-60 Beta Decay of Carbon-14 Proton-Proton Chain (Solar Fusion) Uranium-235 Fission Positron Emission of Carbon-11 Positron Emission of Fluorine-18 (PET Scan) Alpha Decay of Radium-226

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Deuterium-Deuterium Fusion?
The balanced equation is: ²H + ²H → ³He + ¹n.
What type of reaction is Deuterium-Deuterium Fusion?
Deuterium-Deuterium Fusion is a nuclear reaction.
Is Deuterium-Deuterium Fusion exothermic or endothermic?
Deuterium-Deuterium Fusion is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -320000000.0 kJ/mol.