DAE Inaugurates Deuterated Compounds Plant, Commissions Prototype Sodium Cell in Vadodara
The Department of Atomic Energy has inaugurated a new deuterated compounds production facility and commissioned a prototype sodium cell to strengthen India's nuclear and scientific capabilities. Vadodara, June 21: In a major boost to India's scientific and strategic capabilities, the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) inaugurated the Versatile Deuterated Compounds Production Plant (VDPP) and commissioned a 24 kA Prototype Sodium Cell at the Heavy Water Board Facilities (HWBF) in Vadodara, Gujarat . The facilities were inaugurated by Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty , Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. The newly established VDPP is designed to strengthen India's indigenous production of specialised deuterated compounds , which are widely used in advanced scientific research, strategic applications and emerging technologies. The facility will help meet national demand for high-purity deuterated solvents through domestic production. A ke...