Tritium (glowing) razor handle

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Very cool!  Thanks for sharing, Mike.

Definitely cool and unique Mike.

Tron

Looks like special effects! Very nice.

Tritium (/ˈtrɪtiəm/ or /ˈtrɪʃiəm/; symbol
T
or 3
H
, 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. Naturally occurring tritium is extremely rare on Earth, where trace amounts are formed by the interaction of the atmosphere with cosmic rays. It can be produced by irradiating lithium metal or lithium bearing ceramic pebbles in a nuclear reactor. Tritium is used as a radioactive tracer, in radioluminescent light sources for watches and instruments, and, along with deuterium, as a fuel for nuclear fusion reactions with applications in energy generation and weapons. The name of this isotope is derived from the Greek word τρίτος (trítos) meaning "third".

Tritium is also used for night sights on firearms.

(04-26-2017, 05:25 PM)akbkr23 Wrote: Tritium (/ˈtrɪtiəm/ or /ˈtrɪʃiəm/; symbol
T
or 3
H
, 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. Naturally occurring tritium is extremely rare on Earth, where trace amounts are formed by the interaction of the atmosphere with cosmic rays. It can be produced by irradiating lithium metal or lithium bearing ceramic pebbles in a nuclear reactor. Tritium is used as a radioactive tracer, in radioluminescent light sources for watches and instruments, and, along with deuterium, as a fuel for nuclear fusion reactions with applications in energy generation and weapons. The name of this isotope is derived from the Greek word τρίτος (trítos) meaning "third".

Very diverse and educational shaving forum.  FYI - glad I used a tweezers when installing the Tritium vials in another device.

Looks cool.  What is the cost of the handle if you don't mind me asking.  Thanks.
Steve

I also got an orange vial, but it is much more subtle than the green.  

Two poor iPhone pics of the Tritium with green and orange inserts taken with natural light coming through a skylight. Unless there isn't much ambient light the orange looks very faded but still glowing.

Lemme ask a dumb question. Is the radio active nature of the tritium safe? I imagine the micro waves from my wifi and cell tower do more harm but I'm not familiar with tritium.

(04-27-2017, 08:58 AM)Jackson Wrote: Lemme ask a dumb question. Is the radio active nature of the tritium safe? I imagine the micro waves from my wifi and cell tower do more harm but I'm not familiar with tritium.

Not a dumb question, but from what I've read it's pretty safe...

Tron razor. Nice?

These are amazing! Are they prototypes/custom orders?

Neat.  Nice crossover with the EDC (Every Day Carry) community where tritium is prevalent in flashlights, key fobs, fidget toys, etc.  Interesting to see it in this context.  Will help alot when I am shaving at night

(04-27-2017, 05:04 PM)wreck | fish Wrote: Neat.  Nice crossover with the EDC (Every Day Carry) community where tritium is prevalent in flashlights, key fobs, fidget toys, etc.  Interesting to see it in this context.  Will help alot when I am shaving at night

Nice, Tom!  

(04-27-2017, 05:04 PM)wreck | fish Wrote: Neat.  Nice crossover with the EDC (Every Day Carry) community where tritium is prevalent in flashlights, key fobs, fidget toys, etc.  Interesting to see it in this context.  Will help alot when I am shaving at night

Tom, if that tritium insert lights up the room enough for you to shave at night, you'll be glowing also.

(04-27-2017, 05:57 PM)TheLegalRazor Wrote:

(04-27-2017, 05:04 PM)wreck | fish Wrote: Neat.  Nice crossover with the EDC (Every Day Carry) community where tritium is prevalent in flashlights, key fobs, fidget toys, etc.  Interesting to see it in this context.  Will help alot when I am shaving at night

Tom, if that tritium insert lights up the room enough for you to shave at night, you'll be glowing also.

True!  

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Cool  /5 chracters