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Heavy water (deuterium oxide (2H 2O) or D 2O) is a form of water that contains a larger than normal amount of the hydrogen isotope deuterium (2H or D, also known as heavy hydrogen), rather than the common hydrogen-1 isotope (1H or H, also called protium) that makes up most of the hydrogen in regular water.
Heavy Metals-Metals, when in significant concentrations in water, that may pose detrimental health effects. Heavy metals include lead, silver, mercury, copper, nickel, chromium, zinc, cadmium and tin that must be removed to certain levels to meet discharge requirements. Metal Hydroxides-When caustic is added to water containing heavy metals, a metal hydroxide solid or precipitate is formed.