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Hydrogen Reduction of Ilmenite

Hydrogen Reduction of Ilmenite

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Reduction of ilmenite (FeTiO₃) with hydrogen gas at 900-1100°C to produce water, which is then electrolyzed to oxygen and hydrogen
Type
Extraction
Trl
TRL 4-5
Organization
NASA JSC, University of Glasgow, ESA
Target
Lunar mare regolith (ilmenite-rich)
Status
Laboratory demonstrated with Apollo samples and simulants
Breakthrough
Demonstrated with actual Apollo 11 and Apollo 16 samples; water yield of 10-15% from ilmenite

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