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Why tritium is called radio active?
Because it is indeed radioactive. It glows in the dark and is commonly used in expensive watches and firearms sights. (gamma radiation?)
How do you get tritium?
There are several ways to store tritium. It can be stored as a gas for short term storage (as in nuclear weapons -- the gas in the tritium reservoir needs to be replenished periodically; or tritium illumination for watches or survival gear -- these wear out and go dim over time.). For longer term and final storage, a hydride storage vessel using a uranium metal bed, or better yet, a titanium sponge can be used. Most of the gas can be recovered from these systems by desorption under vacuum. To remove the rest, isotopic exchange is required.
What is the name of the isotope tritium?
Tritium. What did you think it was?
Where can tritium light sources be acquired?
Tritium lighting is made using glass tubes with a phosphor layer in them and tritium (a hydrogen isotope) gas inside the tube. Such a tube is known as a "gaseous tritium light source" (GTLS). Because tritium in particular is an integral part of thermonuclear devices (though in quantities several thousand times larger than that in a keychain), devices containing tritium are considered dual-use technology in the U.S.A., and are therefore illegal for export. However, they are widely available in the U.K., most of Europe (some countries like Belgium have outlawed them however), Asia and Australia. Tritium devices can be purchased in the UK and Australia, but are illegal for import to the United States, however they are available in the US as gunsights and for military applications. UK Source http://www.crazyaboutgadgets.com/detail.asp?ID=371 AU Source http://www.kitbag.com.au/prod849.htm USA Source (Military Personnel only) http://www.ameriglo.net/tactical_dev.htm You can also find tritium lighting in the US without having to be military personnel at http://www.unitednuclear.com. They have a limited stock, though.
What color is tritium?
Tritium is an isotope of hydrogen, so it is colorless.
What do tritium eat?
Tritium Dont Eat Anything? They Are Type Of Watches.... :)
What are the key features of the ArmourLite Shatterproof Tritium watches?
Key features of the ArmourLite Shatterproof Tritium watches include shatterproof glass that is almost 10 times stronger than many other watches. Tritium gas ensures that the markers of each watch will remain continuously illuminated for over 20 years. One can find out more information on these watches via the official ArmourLite website.
Why do watches give off radiations?
They emit radiations because of their glow in the dark properties which is brought out by radium and tritium which are radioactive and clearly emit radiations.
Why tritium is called radio active?
Because it is indeed radioactive. It glows in the dark and is commonly used in expensive watches and firearms sights. (gamma radiation?)
Why is water containing tritium called heavy water?
No, heavy water contains deuterium not tritium. Water containing tritium is very expensive and radioactive. Heavy water is not radioactive.add. Tritiated material is used in some of the 'permanently' glowing markings on watches. This is no radiation hazard as long as it is not ingested.Didn't say there was a radiation hazard, just that it is radioactive. Big difference.
How do you get tritium?
There are several ways to store tritium. It can be stored as a gas for short term storage (as in nuclear weapons -- the gas in the tritium reservoir needs to be replenished periodically; or tritium illumination for watches or survival gear -- these wear out and go dim over time.). For longer term and final storage, a hydride storage vessel using a uranium metal bed, or better yet, a titanium sponge can be used. Most of the gas can be recovered from these systems by desorption under vacuum. To remove the rest, isotopic exchange is required.
What is the name of the isotope tritium?
Tritium. What did you think it was?
What is the oxide of tritium?
The oxide of tritium is tritium oxide, sometimes called super heavy water, or 3H2O.
What is the standard issue US Army Combat Wristwatch?
During the Vietnam War they were "Hamilton" manual winding wrist watches; strap and buckle on. In the U.S. GSA catalog today there are various Swiss made watches from Marathon Watch company. But there is no standard issue watch especially for the U.S. Army, you will find soldiers wearing a great variety of watches. Some organizations will purchase specific watches for their organization, but it is at the organizational or unit level not the U.S. Army level. Quite popular among Soldiers are watches with tritium illumination, Suunto watches, and Casio G-shock watches, but there is a large variety of watches used by soldiers in combat.
Where can tritium light sources be acquired?
Tritium lighting is made using glass tubes with a phosphor layer in them and tritium (a hydrogen isotope) gas inside the tube. Such a tube is known as a "gaseous tritium light source" (GTLS). Because tritium in particular is an integral part of thermonuclear devices (though in quantities several thousand times larger than that in a keychain), devices containing tritium are considered dual-use technology in the U.S.A., and are therefore illegal for export. However, they are widely available in the U.K., most of Europe (some countries like Belgium have outlawed them however), Asia and Australia. Tritium devices can be purchased in the UK and Australia, but are illegal for import to the United States, however they are available in the US as gunsights and for military applications. UK Source http://www.crazyaboutgadgets.com/detail.asp?ID=371 AU Source http://www.kitbag.com.au/prod849.htm USA Source (Military Personnel only) http://www.ameriglo.net/tactical_dev.htm You can also find tritium lighting in the US without having to be military personnel at http://www.unitednuclear.com. They have a limited stock, though.
What color is tritium?
Tritium is an isotope of hydrogen, so it is colorless.
Why tritium is most stable?
Tritium is not the most stable isotope known.
