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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Tritium Tritium The term 'Tritium' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' A radioactive isotope of hydrogen. Because it is chemically identical to natural hydrogen, tritium can easily be taken into the body by any ingestion path. It decays by emitting beta particles and has a half-life of about 12.5 years. For related information, see the Fact Sheet on Tritium, Radiation Protection Limits, and Drinking Water Standards. '. The term 'Tritium' as it applies to the area of fusion can be defined as 'A radioactive isotope of hydrogen with one proton and two neutrons in its nucleus and one orbiting electron. The deuterium/tritium fusion reaction is the simplest to produce in a fusion reactor'. Previous 5 Terms: Triple Point Tripod tripolith triskaidekaphobia Trisomy Next 5 Terms: trocheameter trochiferous trochiform trochilic trochilidine About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.