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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 == | ||
Revision as of 12:57, 10 May 2016
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
Other Properties
Half-life = 12.26 years
| Composition | H3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 10028-17-8 |
| Melting Point | -254.12 |
| Molecular Weight | atomic wt. 3.016 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxic. Carcinogenic. Radioactive.
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