Trinitite Red Green [07428] Alamogordo

This is an excellent specimen of red trinitite nuclear glass. Trinitite, also known as Atomite or Alamogordo Glass, is the name given to the glassy residue left on the desert floor after the plutonium-based Trinity nuclear bomb test on July 16, 1945, near Alamogordo, New Mexico.

This is a specimen of Trinitite red green, shown front and back and with the tag. Size of the specimen: 15mm L X 13mm W X 5mm D, Weight: 0.65 grams

Several different types of Trinitite have been identified. Green is the most common form. Black and red contain iron from the tower structure. Red contains copper from the 'gadget' itself or the communications cables leading away from the site. Trinitite can have iron mixed in it because the tower that held the bomb was made of steel. (Steel is an alloy consisting primarily of iron). Also, "Jumbo" - the steel canister that contained the "device" was held from a detonating tower. The official environment in which the trinitite was created consisted of sand, copper, iron/ steel, and whatever indigenous minerals that were in the ground at the time of the atomic test.

Notice: All of our Trinitite has been tested as being authentic. Orders are shipped in compliance with Section 13 from part 40 of the NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission rules and regulations and Postal Service regulations specified in 49 CFR 173.421 for activity limits of low-level radioactive materials. We ship all items in accordance with Postal Service activity limits specified in Publication 52. The sale of the trinitite complies with all U.S. Federal regulations. Our trinitite came from a scientific collection. The specimens were gathered in 1948.

This material is strictly for educational and scientific purposes only. Do NOT inhale, ingest, or wear as/in jewelry.

Ships with XRF, information in plastic display disc with tag, tag stand, and Certificate of Authenticity. Acrylic base not included but readily available on Amazon.

XRF included.

This is an excellent specimen of trinitite with many fine attributes to add to an important geological collection.