I've never done the experiment but I would guess that the equilibration time
would be on the order of that of acid base reactions i.e. very quickly.

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From: T.C. Onstott [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 2:48 PM
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Subject: hydrogen isotopes for ammonia


Dear isotope experts,

We are encountering enormous white plumes of ammonia emanating from our
deep mine fissure waters and their origins puzzle us.  I was wondering if
any of you have performed hydrogen isotope analyses on ammonia?  Do the
hydrogens of ammonia readily equilibrate with that of water?   Thanks, tco


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