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Tritium is a hydrogen isotope. The nucleus of tritium contains one proton and two neutrons, whereas a hydrogen nucleus consists of just one proton. It's atomic weight is therefore approximately 3.
Tritium figures prominately in studies of nuclear reactions, especially nuclear fusion. Please explain.