Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Trinitite: Deciphering the glass born from destruction. |
| Authors: |
Sundaram, S. K.1 sundaram@alfred.edu. |
| Source: |
American Ceramic Society Bulletin. May2026, Vol. 105 Issue 4, p26-31. 6p. 7 Color Photographs, 1 Chart. |
| Subjects: |
Nuclear weapons testing, Chemical structure, Geochemical modeling, Fused silica, Materials science, Microscopy, Spectrometry |
| Geographic Terms: |
New Mexico |
| Abstract: |
The article focuses on trinitite, a unique radioactive glassy residue formed from the July 16, 1945, Trinity nuclear weapon test in New Mexico. Trinitite’s complex chemical and structural composition results from the intense heat and rapid cooling of desert sand combined with materials from the bomb and test site, producing distinct varieties such as pancake, red, green, and bead-shaped glasses. Research employing advanced microscopy, spectroscopy, and geochemical modeling has revealed trinitite’s formation processes, immiscibility of its liquid phases, and its connections to natural glasses and cosmic materials, linking its origin to broader geochemical and cosmological phenomena. Ongoing studies using novel analytical techniques continue to deepen understanding of trinitite’s properties and formation, highlighting its significance in materials science and nuclear forensics. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
Engineering Source |
