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Secondary Containment

Nested barriers that keep tritium from escaping.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

Tritium systems use multiple nested containment barriers — gloveboxes, room confinement, ventilation — so that any leak is captured rather than released. Layered containment is fundamental to tritium safety.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage