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- Tritium - Wikipedia
Tritium (from Ancient Greek τρίτος (trítos) ' third ') or hydrogen-3 (symbol T or 3 H) is a rare and radioactive isotope of hydrogen with a half-life of 12 32 years
- Radionuclide Basics: Tritium - US EPA
Tritium is a hydrogen atom that has two neutrons in the nucleus and one proton It is radioactive and behaves like other forms of hydrogen in the environment Tritium is produced naturally in the upper atmosphere and as a byproduct of nuclear fission
- Tritium Fact Sheet
Tritium is a radioactive form of hydrogen that is produced by both natural and man-made processes It mostly exists in the form of tritiated water and generally behaves as such in both the environment and the body
- 10 Interesting Facts About Radioactive Tritium - ThoughtCo
Tritium can exist as an odorless and colorless gas, like ordinary hydrogen, but the element is mainly found in liquid form as part of tritiated water or T 2 O, a form of heavy water
- Tritium | Radioactive, Hydrogen, Decay | Britannica
Tritium is a radioactive species having a half-life of 12 32 years; it occurs in natural water with an abundance of 10 -18 of that of natural hydrogen
- EPA Facts about Tritium
What is Tritium? Tritium is a form of hydrogen that is radioactive, and like hydrogen it reacts with oxygen to form water Tritium is produced naturally in the upper atmosphere when cosmic rays strike atmospheric gases Tritium can also be produced by man during nuclear weapon explosions, in reactors intended to produce tritium for nuclear
- What is Tritium? (with pictures) - AllTheScience
Tritium is an isotope of the chemical element hydrogen While a normal hydrogen atom has one proton, a tritium atom has two neutrons and one proton This isotope is radioactive, and will slowly decay over a period of several decades; due to its short half-life, it is not found in nature
- Tritium: Facts and Safety - Defense Centers for Public Health - Aberdeen
Tritium is a naturally occurring, radioactive form of hydrogen It can be found in small amounts in the environment, including food and water While most people are exposed to very low levels of Tritium daily, it's important to understand the potential risks associated with the military’s use of Tritium, and the applicable safety measures
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