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Low pressure mercury discharge bulbs are sealed [[quartz|quartz]] tubes containing [[mercury|mercury]] vapor mixed with [[argon|argon]]. An arc of electricity efficiently produces a discharge of radiation in the 253 -185 nm ultraviolet region. Low pressure mercury vapor lamps are used as germicidal lights and as cold and hot cathodes. | Low pressure mercury discharge bulbs are sealed [[quartz|quartz]] tubes containing [[mercury|mercury]] vapor mixed with [[argon|argon]]. An arc of electricity efficiently produces a discharge of radiation in the 253 -185 nm ultraviolet region. Low pressure mercury vapor lamps are used as germicidal lights and as cold and hot cathodes. | ||
| − | == | + | == Risks == |
| − | Most bulbs have an outer | + | Most bulbs have an outer safety glass to minimize UV radiation. |
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| − | * Website | + | * Website: http://www.unibas.ch/epa/glossary/L.htm#low-pressure_mercury_lamp(arc) |
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_vapor_lamp (Accessed Feb. 2, 2006) |
* Book and Paper Group, ''Paper Conservation Catalog'', AIC, 1984, 1989 | * Book and Paper Group, ''Paper Conservation Catalog'', AIC, 1984, 1989 | ||
Latest revision as of 07:52, 9 August 2022
Description
Low pressure mercury discharge bulbs are sealed Quartz tubes containing Mercury vapor mixed with Argon. An arc of electricity efficiently produces a discharge of radiation in the 253 -185 nm ultraviolet region. Low pressure mercury vapor lamps are used as germicidal lights and as cold and hot cathodes.
Risks
Most bulbs have an outer safety glass to minimize UV radiation.
Resources and Citations
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_vapor_lamp (Accessed Feb. 2, 2006)
- Book and Paper Group, Paper Conservation Catalog, AIC, 1984, 1989