Phys. Rev. 121, 232 (1961) - Tritium Decay Energy

Tritium Decay Energy

W. L. Pillinger, J. J. Hentges, and J. A. Blair

Phys. Rev. 121, 232 – Published 1 January 1961

Abstract

The heat output of tritium has been determined by calorimetry as 0.3240±0.0009 watt/gram. This value is about 1 to 4% higher than those previously reported. If the half-life of tritium is 12.43±0.04 years, then its average beta energy is 5.73±0.03 kev.

Received 23 June 1960

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.121.232

©1961 American Physical Society

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W. L. Pillinger

Savannah River Laboratory, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Aiken, South Carolina

J. J. Hentges and J. A. Blair

Savannah River Plant, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Aiken, South Carolina

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Vol. 121, Iss. 1 — January 1961

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