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This is one possible way to get oxygen for Lunar mare basalt. (Silicate/Oxide Melt) Fluorine (F2) is a highly toxic gas at 1 SLH. It’s… Continue reading

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Carbochlorination

By LHBen February 3, 2020 February 3, 2020 In-Situ Resource Utilization

This is one possible way to get oxygen for Lunar mare basalt. (Silicate/Oxide Melt) Continue reading

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Ion Plasma Separation

By LHBen February 3, 2020 February 3, 2020 In-Situ Resource Utilization

This is one possible way to get oxygen for Lunar mare basalt. (Pyrolysis) 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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Caustic Dissolution & Electrolysis

By LHBen February 3, 2020 February 3, 2020 In-Situ Resource Utilization

This is one possible way to get oxygen for Lunar mare basalt. (Silicate/Oxide Melt) Continue reading

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Reduction H2S

By LHBen February 3, 2020 February 3, 2020 In-Situ Resource Utilization

This is one possible way to get oxygen for Lunar mare basalt. (Silicate/Oxide Melt) Hydrogen sulfide is very poisonous, corrosive, and flammable (even explosive… Continue reading

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Molten Silicate Electrolysis

By LHBen January 30, 2020 March 30, 2020 In-Situ Resource Utilization

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