5. Is Deuterium Oxide Radioactive?
Although drinking too much of deuterium oxide can show similar effects as radiation poisoning, the answer to this question is: no, heavy water is not radioactive. On the other hand, tritiated water, which is another type of heavy water, is radioactive and it is rarely found in nature. So, what’s next on our list of facts about heavy water: products for sale, is deuterium oxide safe to drink?
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