Section VI: The U.S. Secret Production of "Pentagen" ... Hydrogen-5 -- As Relayed by a Retired U.S. Intel Operative -- Sub Section 1.: The Secret Production of "Pentagen" by the U.S. Government
Section VI: The U.S. Secret Production of "Pentagen" ... Hydrogen-5 -- As Relayed by a Retired U.S. Intel Operative -- Sub Section 1.: The Secret Production of "Pentagen" by the U.S. Government A. Tritium is made by capturing neutrons in helium gas. To supply the neutrons, protons are energized in a linear accelerator and are used to bombard a heavy-metal target made of tungsten and lead, creating neutrons in a process known as “spallation.” The resulting neutrons are moderated (slowed) by collisions with lead and water, increasing the efficiency of their capture in helium gas flowing through the target to make tritium. The tritium is extracted from the gas continuously, providing supply to the stockpile. B. While making tritium, U.S. researchers found that another isotope quickly vanished in the process. In fact, several isotopes were discovered that bounced off of the tungsten metal. U.S. researchers began a program that attempted to capture these elusive...