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∙ 10y agoThe most commonly used substance in fluorescent tubes is mercury vapor
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What gas is in light bulbs?
An energy saving light bulb is simply a fluorescent light-bulb in a small housing with a built in starter . The gas used for it will be the same as a standard strip-light which is a tube filled with low pressure mercuric oxide and an inert gas like Argon Neon or krypton.
The gas that is used for incandescent light bulbs and radio tubes?
Argon and nitrogen are the two main gases used in bulbs today.See related links below
What is the difference between fluorescent and phosphorescent lights bulbs?
Fluoresent light bulbs are run using electricity.. phosphorescentlight are not,, they have particles inside that absorb from light sources of any kind and store it away to be used , that's why they are not glowing all the time.
Information on CFL light bulbs?
A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), also called compact fluorescent light, energy-saving light, and compact fluorescent tube, is a fluorescent lamp designed to replace an incandescent lamp; some types fit into light fixtures formerly used for incandescent lamps. The lamps use a tube which is curved or folded to fit into the space of an incandescent bulb, and a compact electronic ballast in the base of the lamp.
When did light bulbs start using watts?
Light bulbs have always used watts.
What element is used in fluorescent light bulbs with argon?
Nitrogen
What element is quicksilver used in fluorescent light bulbs?
mercury
What is krypton is used for?
its used in fluorescent light bulbs and krypton-fluoride lasers
Fluorescent Light Bulbs?
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Is mercury used for the filament in light bulbs?
No, not in the filament. You are probably thinking of compact fluorescent light bulbs, which do contain mercury.
Which gases are used in some light bulbs?
Argon
What are the best fluorescent bulbs for a bookstore?
There is no fluorescent light bulb that is better then any other. That is why they are suggested to be used since they have no different objects.
Which gases is used in some light bulbs?
Neon and argon are used in lighting.
Can you recycle a light bulb?
Yes, many kinds of light bulbs should be recycled. Traditional fluorescent bulbs (the long tube bulbs) and compact fluorescent bulbs contain mercury and should be recycled. Many towns or cities have programs to recycle these bulbs. Or, you can return the used bulbs to the place you bought it and they will recycle it for you (for example, Home Depot has a program for recycling bulbs). Traditional incandescent bulbs do not need to be recycled.
What are incandescent light bulbs used for?
Incandescent light bulbs are the most common type of light bulb in the average home. Chances are, if you look up, you'll see one. They're used for just about everything. N.B.: The light bulbs that look like long tube are fluorescent, not incandescent.
What gas is used for lighting?
There are several different gases which are used in light bulbs. Some of those gases are neon, argon, nitrogen, and xenon.
Which type of light bulbs use ¼ of the energy used by incandescent bulbs?
Incandescent bulbs use 75-100 watts. Fluorescent bulbs use around 10 watts. LED bulbs usually use 1 watt.
