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3H(H3) [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Nuclear Science and Technology
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tritium
1, record 1, English, tritium
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- 3H(H3) 2, record 1, English, 3H%28H3%29
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A radioactive heavy isotope of hydrogen, having two neutrons as well as a proton in the nucleus, which constitutes one part of 1018 of the naturally occurring element and is produced for use in fusion reactors and as an isotopic label. 2, record 1, English, - tritium
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Sciences et techniques nucléaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tritium
1, record 1, French, tritium
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corps simple, isotope de l'hydrogène, de symbole31H et de poids atomique 3,02, élément radioactif de période 12,3 ans, formé dans l'atmosphère par action sur l'azote 14 des neutrons cosmiques ou en provenance des explosions atomiques, présent principalement dans la couche superficielle des océans. 2, record 1, French, - tritium
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Ciencia y tecnología nucleares
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tritio
1, record 1, Spanish, tritio
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Isótopo radiactivo del hidrógeno. Período de semidesintegración, 12,5 años. Emite radiación beta. 2, record 1, Spanish, - tritio
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