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Molten Regolith Electrolysis

By LHBen March 30, 2020 March 30, 2020 Oxygen extraction

This is one possible way to get oxygen for Lunar mare basalt. Operation Chemical reaction Advantages Disadvantages Parameter priorities Able to be constructed/maintained locally UNKNOWN… Continue reading

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Molten Salt Electrolysis

By LHBen March 30, 2020 August 27, 2020 Oxygen extraction

This is one possible way to get oxygen for Lunar mare basalt. (CaCl2/Oxide Solid) Operation Chemical reaction European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) ESTEC… Continue reading

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Carbothermal Reduction

By LHBen February 3, 2020 March 18, 2020 Oxygen extraction

This is one possible way to get oxygen for Lunar mare basalt. (Silicate/Oxide Melt) Resources Space Resources (NASA SP-509) Vol 3 Resources Continue reading

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Ilmenite Reduction with H2

By LHBen January 30, 2020 March 18, 2020 Oxygen extraction

Ilmenite (FeTiO3) is a relatively common Lunar mineral. This process heats up ilmenite powder and passes hydrogen gas over it. The hydrogen gas strips off… Continue reading