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Originally Posted by 6793026
I was looking into the luminox..
it's NOT cheap and the reason why it has a glow is because they have some type of chemical " (tritium) and it gives off a steady stream of electrons due to beta decay. These particles excite the phosphor, causing it to emit a low, steady glow. "
they say it will only last for 25 yrs... so it'll be like 20 years... i really want to see one in person.
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actually the half life of tritium is 12.32 years meaning every 12.32 years the glow will be half as bright. It will last more than 25 years, but it will get fairly dull. the radio active energy of tritium can only penetrate 2mm too so it's okay, it aint leaving your watch. lol. nor can it penetrate your skin. just dont rub it on you or if it cracks dont inhale it.