Plutonium Element Cube (Trinitite Sample)

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The Trinity bomb experiment was the first test of a nuclear weapon developed by the United States. Conducted on July 16, 1945, in the Jornada del Muerto desert near Alamogordo, New Mexico, the bomb was a plutonium implosion-type device with a yield of approximately 20 kilotons of TNT. The test was led by physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who oversaw the development of the bomb as part of the Manhattan Project.

The bomb was detonated at 5:29:45 a.m. local time, and the explosion generated a bright flash of light, followed by a massive fireball and mushroom cloud that reached over 41,000 feet in height. The temperature at the center of the Trinity bomb is estimated to have been several million degrees Celsius. The intense heat generated by the blast caused the sand in the surrounding area to fuse together forming a radioactive green glass called Trinitite. 

The blast also created a crater over 1,200 feet wide and 150 feet deep. The test was a success, and the bomb's explosive power exceeded expectations. 

The Trinity test marked the first time a nuclear weapon had been detonated and was a significant moment in the history of nuclear weapon development. The test provided valuable information about the behavior of nuclear weapons and helped pave the way for the development of more advanced nuclear weapons.

The trinitite that was formed contains small amounts of radioactive isotopes, primarily plutonium and americium. Not all of the plutonium core actually participated in the nuclear chain reaction. The remainder of the plutonium that did not react was vaporized and infused into the trinitite that was formed.

Please note that this item might be classified as hazardous material in certain countries. We suggest checking local guidelines to ensure compliance before placing your order.

Details
  • Made In USA
  • 2x2x2 inches
Safety

The trinitite sample is extremely safe and is only slightly radioactive. You would receive several  thousand times more radiation from simply flying on an airplane. 

Care Instructions

Wash with mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water. Use a clean, soft cloth, or sponge. Rinse and blot dry with a damp cloth or chamois.

*Never use abrasive cleaners, household cleaners, window-cleaning fluids, scouring compounds, gritty cloths, or strong solvents such as alcohol, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, etc.*

To maintain the brilliant luster of acrylic, wax and occasionally with a quality grade of automobile paste wax (NOT A CLEANER WAX COMBINATION.) Apply a thin coat with a clean, cotton flannel cloth. Then wipe with a clean damp cloth. NEVER USE HOUSEHOLD SPRAY WAXES.

Proudly made in the U.S.A.

Customer Reviews

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Manuel
As described

Cube is as described and the refund worked on the false delivery option. Thank you

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Kamijo Nobutake
interest

It's a strange color and it really piques my interest.

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Dr.Murvai Béla
Excellent!

A very decorative product, it looks genuinely nice next to the "Uranium Element Cube" in my son's room in the display cabinet. Of course, I was forced to put a "Radioactive Material!" pictogram on the door of his room at his request.
Engineered Labs is perfect, as always! Thank you very much!

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Khang Vo
Very cool

Very cool and beautiful, I like it very much but one thing is that the stickers and letters printed inside are quite skewed and not straight like in the other picture, otherwise it's super ok 😍😍

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Byron
Super Cool !

A little piece of history, especially if you're a fan of Oppenheimer, and it makes for a great desk decoration!