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Are there any bacteria that consume tritium? A quick google search of "tritium bacteria" shows some relationship between bacteria and tritium - in some cases i
by sixdimensional 11y ago
Are there any bacteria that consume tritium? A quick google search of "tritium bacteria" shows some relationship between bacteria and tritium - in some cases it kills bacteria and in others, there are bacteria that can consume it.
For example:
"Possible use of A̲l̲c̲a̲l̲i̲g̲e̲n̲e̲s̲ p̲a̲r̲a̲d̲o̲x̲u̲s̲ as a biological monitor"
- j-pb 11y agoThe bacteria might be able to harness some energy from radioactive decay, but it won't speed up that process. Afaik, chemical processes should have zero effect on the decay rate.