Tritium dating. The 3H isotope of hydrogen, which is

Chapter 41, Problem 41.65

(choose chapter or problem)

Tritium dating. The 3H isotope of hydrogen, which is calledtritium (because it contains three nucleons), has a half-lifeof 12.3 yr. It can be used to measure the age of objects upto about 100 yr. It is produced in the upper atmosphere bycosmic rays and brought to Earth by rain. As an application,determine approximately the age of a bottle of wine whose3H radiation is about ^ that present in new wine.

Unfortunately, we don't have that question answered yet. But you can get it answered in just 5 hours by Logging in or Becoming a subscriber.

Becoming a subscriber
Or look for another answer

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back