Tritium
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.
Verified Primary Sources
- → LANL MagnetizedTargetFusion 1994 (p. 8) — 1994 — Los Alamos National Laboratory
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Timeline Mentions (2)
2025
Helion Energy building Orion commercial fusion plant
Polaris achieves bulk thermonuclear fusion at 150M°C. Microsoft contract for 50MW by 2028. $1B+ raised.
2026
PLX Fusion Benchmark
Projected milestone for PLX to achieve deuterium target compression toward fusion-relevant parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tritium? ▾
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.
How does Tritium relate to other concepts? ▾
Tritium is closely related to Deuterium, D-T Fusion. These relationships are documented in the research glossary and cross-referenced with primary source documents.
When did Tritium appear in the research timeline? ▾
Tritium is referenced in 2 timeline events, including "Helion Energy building Orion commercial fusion plant" (2025). The timeline provides chronological context for the development and application of this concept.