Tritium - Wikipedia Tritium (from Ancient Greek τρίτος (trítos) 'third') or hydrogen-3 (symbol T or 3H) is a rare and radioactive isotope of hydrogen with a half-life of ~12 33 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 | Radioactive, Hydrogen, Decay | Britannica tritium, (T, or 3 H), the isotope of hydrogen with atomic weight of approximately 3 Its nucleus, consisting of one proton and two neutrons, has triple the mass of the nucleus of ordinary hydrogen 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 (Hydrogen Isotope) - Science Notes and Projects Tritium is the radioactive isotope of the element hydrogen It is also known as hydrogen-3 or using the shorthand notation T or 3 H in chemical formulas and reactions The nucleus of the tritium atom, called a triton, contains one proton and two neutrons
Tritium | Overview, Properties Uses Tritium, often symbolized as 3 H, is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen Unlike the most common hydrogen isotope, which consists of only one proton, tritium contains one proton and two neutrons in its nucleus, making it relatively heavy
Tritium | H2 | CID 24824 - PubChem Tritium (also known as hydrogen-3) is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen The nucleus of tritium (sometimes called a triton) contains one proton and two neutrons, whereas the nucleus of protium (by far the most abundant hydrogen isotope) contains one proton and no neutrons
Tritium Fact Sheet - Mass. gov Tritium is a prospective fuel in the effort to develop commercially viable nuclear fusion reactors Tritium is also a critical component in modern nuclear weapons, and an inventory of tritium is maintained for this purpose
Tritium: Facts and Safety - Defense Centers for Public Health . . . 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