Tritium
A radioactive isotope of hydrogen with one proton and two neutrons, used with deuterium in D-T fusion.
01 Definition
A radioactive isotope of hydrogen with one proton and two neutrons, used with deuterium in D-T fusion. Tritium must be bred from lithium in a fusion reactor blanket.
02 Detailed_Analysis
A radioactive isotope of hydrogen with one proton and two neutrons, used with deuterium in D-T fusion. Tritium must be bred from lithium in a fusion reactor blanket. A radioactive isotope of hydrogen with one proton and two neutrons, used with deuterium in D-T fusion. Tritium must be bred from lithium in a fusion reactor blanket.
03 Key_Facts
- ▸ A radioactive isotope of hydrogen with one proton and two neutrons, used with deuterium in D-T fusion
- ▸ Tritium must be bred from lithium in a fusion reactor blanket
04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Overview
A radioactive isotope of hydrogen with one proton and two neutrons, used with deuterium in D-T fusion. Tritium must be bred from lithium in a fusion reactor blanket.
Role: Glossary term: Tritium
Entity Type: Concept — Tritium is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
Technical Definition
A radioactive isotope of hydrogen with one proton and two neutrons, used with deuterium in D-T fusion. Tritium must be bred from lithium in a fusion reactor blanket.
Related Concepts: Deuterium, D-T Fusion
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08 Timeline_Mentions (2)
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- Fusion Physics
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- Tritium, tritium
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