Submitted by odyssey92 t3_zwkc6e in explainlikeimfive
reb390 t1_j1vajxr wrote
Reply to comment by CFDietCoke in ELI5 what would energy from nuclear fusion mean for humanity? by odyssey92
Seawater contains Deuterium (D) which can be used in a full cycle fusion reactor. Basically D+D creates either Tritium (T) + H or He3+ a neutron. Those products can then react with one another. The easiest reaction to do is D+T since it requires the lowest temperautures but Tritium needs to be manufactured which can be difficult.
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