What other scientific use did Libby discover for tritium?
Dating wine
Fuel for nuclear fusion
Cancer treatment
LED light manufacturing
Answer
Dating wine involves determining the age of wine, often to assess its quality or historical significance. Willard Libby discovered that the tritium levels in wine decrease over time, providing a means to estimate its age. This application of tritium dating complemented Libby's pioneering work in radiocarbon dating, further showcasing the versatile nature of radioactive isotopes in scientific research.
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