Trinitite: First Atom Bomb Glass, 1945 Trinity Site, White Sands Proving Grounds (1945) Actual Trinite fragments are encased in this presentation with inset with the terrifying image "Trinity Bomb Test" from the world' first atomic bomb test.
On July 16,1945, the nuclear explosion produced a blast equal to 18,000 tons of TNT with a temperature over 10 million degrees. The heat melted the New Mexico desert sand into a glass-like substance later named Trinitite. Referenced in film OPPENHEIMER
Presented in shadow box. Note: underside of frame along back edge, 25¢ size circle of missing plastic. Not visible unless turned box upside down. 12 x 14.5" LOA affixed on verso.
Estimated Value $300 - 500
Edward Humphries, 2011.
Aerospace
