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Innovative techniques for the production of energetic radicals for lunar materials processing including photogeneration via concentrated solar energyA technique for photo generation of radicals is discussed that can be used in the recovery of oxygen and metals from extraterrestrial resources. The concept behind this work was to examine methods whereby radicals can be generated and used in the processing of refractory materials. In that regard, the focus is on the use of sunlight. Sunlight provides useful energy for processing in the forms of both thermal and quantum energy. A number of experiments were conducted in the chlorination of metals with and without the aid of UV and near UV light. The results of some of those experiments are discussed.
Document ID
19910015057
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Osborn, D. E. (Arizona Univ. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Lynch, D. C. (Arizona Univ. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Fozzolari, R. (Arizona Univ. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Space Engineering Research Center for Utilization of Local Planetary Resources
Subject Category
Inorganic And Physical Chemistry
Accession Number
91N24370
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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