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Record 1 2021-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
Universal entry(ies)
HTO
correct, formula, see observation
OBS

This happens when a tritium atom replaces a hydrogen atom in water (H2O) to form HTO. HTO has the same chemical properties as water and is also odourless and colourless.

OBS

Chemical formula: HTO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
HTO
correct, formula, see observation
OBS

[...] résulte du remplacement d'un atome d'hydrogène dans l'eau (H2O) par un atome de tritium. Le HTO possède les mêmes propriétés chimiques que l'eau et il est également inodore et incolore.

OBS

Formule chimique : HTO

Spanish

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