# Radioactive Products Tritium Glowing Keychain Lasts 10 Years By Ayman | Published 2008-04-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tritium-glowing-keychain References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/374279/radioactive-tritium-makes-keychain-light-glow-for-10-years) & [dealextreme](http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.6830) The most I hate about keychain lights is their short lifecycle. The [Mini Tritium Glowring Keychain](http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.6830) wins my heart by having the ability to glow continuously for 10 years! It's perfect. Completely contained and self-powered, with a compact design and an [ultra bright green glow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loopdot) (hello night clubs). And it's for less than $10! According to wikipedia, [Tritium](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tritium)(symbol T or 3H) is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen. The nucleus of tritium (sometimes called a triton) contains one proton and two neutrons, whereas the nucleus of protium (the most abundant hydrogen isotope) contains no neutrons. You need not worry about the dangers of the radio-active material, the particles emitted are so weak they don't even penetrate the skin. If you were impressed by this keychain, check out this amazing light innovation that lasts 200 years (!), and without the use of radioactive material: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Long-lasting Illumination:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop products with long-lasting illumination using alternative energy sources and non-radioactive materials. - **Compact Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create compact designs for keychain lights that prioritize portability and convenience. - **Eco-friendly Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design eco-friendly lighting solutions that reduce waste and environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of alternative energy sources and non-radioactive materials in electronic devices. - **Consumer Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop compact and long-lasting lighting products for the consumer goods market. - **Sustainability:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advance eco-friendly lighting technologies and practices in the sustainability industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic Pop-Open Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ysmart-mq3.md) - [Pendant Multitool Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-fire-20.md) - [Automatic Illumination Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet2.md) - [Tool-Equipped Keychain Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/septem-hunt-mini.md) - [Long-Lasting Compact Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoink.md) - [High-Power Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icetag.md) - [Glowing Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowyld-collection.md) - [Tough Titanium Adventurer Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitecore-tini2-ti-flashlight.md) - [Luminous Fixed-Blade Knife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r4a.md)