04-26-2017, 05:25 PM
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".
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".
04-26-2017, 07:40 PM
(04-26-2017, 05:25 PM)akbkr23 Wrote: Tritium (/ˈtrɪtiəm/ or /ˈtrɪʃiəm/; symbolVery diverse and educational shaving forum. FYI - glad I used a tweezers when installing the Tritium vials in another device.
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".
04-27-2017, 05:57 PM
(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, 05:59 PM
(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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