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Tritium is not illegal in the US, but as with other radioisotopes it is regulated. It has many legal uses:
- radiochemical tracer
- tiny amounts are used in neon lamps and signs to help them start faster and more reliably
- sealed ampules are used to make a phosphor glow to light watch and instrument dials ("safer" replacement for radium)
- electric activated neutron sources (used in petroleum and other industries)
- etc.
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Why are tritium watches illegal?
Tritium watches are not universally illegal, but their sale and distribution can be restricted in certain countries due to safety concerns. Tritium is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen used to illuminate watch dials, and while it emits low levels of radiation, regulations may limit its use to ensure public health and safety. Additionally, some jurisdictions may impose strict guidelines on the handling and disposal of radioactive materials, impacting the legality of tritium watches.
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 is the name of the isotope tritium?
Tritium. What did you think it was?
What color is tritium?
Tritium is an isotope of hydrogen, so it is colorless.
What is the mass number of Tritium?
The mass number of Tritium is 3, however actual mass is 3.017005 AMU.
Why are tritium watches illegal?
Tritium watches are not universally illegal, but their sale and distribution can be restricted in certain countries due to safety concerns. Tritium is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen used to illuminate watch dials, and while it emits low levels of radiation, regulations may limit its use to ensure public health and safety. Additionally, some jurisdictions may impose strict guidelines on the handling and disposal of radioactive materials, impacting the legality of tritium watches.
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 is the name of the isotope tritium?
Tritium. What did you think it was?
What color is tritium?
Tritium is an isotope of hydrogen, so it is colorless.
What is the oxide of tritium?
The oxide of tritium is called tritium oxide or sometimes referred to as tritiated water. It is a radioactive form of water where one or more of the hydrogen atoms in water has been replaced by tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen.
Why tritium is most stable?
Tritium is not the most stable isotope known.
What do tritium eat?
Tritium Dont Eat Anything? They Are Type Of Watches.... :)
Is R4ds illegal in the US?
no it is not illegal
What new atom is formed as tritium decays?
Tritium decay to helium-3.
When was the US voted an illegal trade country?
The US is not an illegal trading country..
What is the mass number of Tritium?
The mass number of Tritium is 3, however actual mass is 3.017005 AMU.
How can you clean tritium gun sites so they work?
How old are they? If they are about 25 years old or more they will probably be very dim and should be replaced. The halflife of Tritium is only 12.26 years, so after 25 years their brightness would be about 1/4 of what it was new. If they are less than 6 years old and not working right they are defective or broken, the tritium has probably escaped. Either way there is nothing to clean that would help. Getting a replacement Tritium ampule that fits may be difficult and/or expensive as the US has no dedicated Tritium production reactors since the shutdown of the Savanna River site in the 1990s.
