Molten Silicate Electrolysis

This is one possible way to get oxygen for Lunar mare basalt.

(Silicate/Oxide Melt)

Operation

• Chemical reaction

Advantages

Disadvantages

Parameter priorities

1. Able to be constructed/maintained locally
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2. Minimal reliance on Earth for reagents
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3. Operable in 1 SLHA
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4. Ease of maintenance
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5. Simple
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6. Durable
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7. Energy input
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8. Heat output
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9. No hazardous materials are produced
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10. Efficiency
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11. Processes that extract more than just oxygen are preferred
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12. Weight/mass/volume
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13. Other uses for the reagents
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