Difference between revisions of "Tritium"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A radioactive isotope of [ | + | A radioactive isotope of [[hydrogen|hydrogen]] with a mass number of 3. Although small amounts of tritium occur naturally, most tritium is prepared synthetically. It was used in the mid-20th century for luminous dials on watches, clocks, and instruments. It is still used as a tracer in biochemical research, as a gas in some neon-type signs, and as a starting compnent in hydrogen bombs. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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T; triterium; 3H | T; triterium; 3H | ||
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| + | * Toxic. | ||
| + | * Carcinogenic. | ||
| + | * Radioactive. | ||
| + | * PerkinElmer: [https://resources.perkinelmer.com/corporate/content/msdsdatabase/sds_net092000c_us_en.pdf SDS] | ||
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| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
Half-life = 12.26 years | Half-life = 12.26 years | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:57, 16 June 2022
Description
A radioactive isotope of Hydrogen with a mass number of 3. Although small amounts of tritium occur naturally, most tritium is prepared synthetically. It was used in the mid-20th century for luminous dials on watches, clocks, and instruments. It is still used as a tracer in biochemical research, as a gas in some neon-type signs, and as a starting compnent in hydrogen bombs.
Synonyms and Related Terms
T; triterium; 3H
Risks
- Toxic.
- Carcinogenic.
- Radioactive.
- PerkinElmer: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Half-life = 12.26 years
| Composition | H3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 10028-17-8 |
| Melting Point | -254.12 C |
| Molecular Weight | atomic wt. 3.016 |