Question

How do you convert para-hydrogen into ortho hydrogen?

Answer 1

Para-hydrogen can be converted into ortho hydrogen in the following ways:

1. By treating with catalysts platinum or iron.
2. Bypassing an electric discharge
3. By heating > 800°C.
4. By mixing with paramagnetic molecules such as O₂, NO, NO₂.
5. By treating with nascent/atomic hydrogen.