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They are sort of related; however, glow in the dark materials are actually referred to as phosphorescent. The whole idea behind photoluminescence is that a material absorbs radiation (light) and then re-emits it. Phosphorescent materials absorb light, but release it at a much slower rate. Therefore, they absorb light when they are exposed to it, and then continue releasing it after the light source is removed.
Fluorescence, on the other hand, is a material that that absorbs ultraviolet radiation (such as light from a black light) and then releases visible light.
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∙ 15y agoNo, merely a property. It is the ability of a material to take in light when an external source is applied, but emit its own light when there is nothing for it to absorb.
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Black is not in the light scale so is not light, nor is it colour
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∙ 13y agoi think white and green. not really sure
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Smart material that glows in the dark?
Glow sticks
What is a fluoresecent pigment?
Fluorescent means really bright and vivid, sometimes glow in the dark, and pigment is a smell. So for instance luminous colours are also Fluorescent.
Why do fluroescent lights glow in the dark when swiched off?
A fluorescent tube contains (when operating) a plasma, and this excites phosphors coated on the inside of the tube. Some of these phosphors are phosphorescent, that is they will glow in the dark for a while due to being exposed to light. But that glow will soon cease. Other phosphors are fluorescent, that is they will glow only while excited. So the glow you observe is due to the phosphorescent particles in the coating, and they will soon diminish in brightness.
What happens to fluorescent minerals when light shines on them?
The minerals glow.
What could make a dead crab claw glow in the dark?
Glow in the dark paint, or glow in the dark gel. very thin layer over anything will do the trick.
Difference between fluorescent and phosphorescent material?
Fluorescent material immediately glows when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, that is it fluoresces. Phosphorescent material slowly absorbs and re-emits the radiation it absorbs. This enables phosphorescent material to absorb visible light spectra to "glow in the dark" at a later time.
Can you use fluorescent marker ink as the glow in the dark ink?
yes you can!
How do you make fluorescent rock?
You can buy neon spray paint at a craft store. If you want to make it glow in the dark, you can buy glow-in-the-dark paint, also at a craft store.
How can you make things glow in the dark at home?
Get some glow-in-the-dark paint, or self-adhesive sticker material.
Smart material that glows in the dark?
Glow sticks
What is the glow in the dark material called?
Phosphorescent materials.
How are some corals fluorescent?
Do you mean, "Why does coral glow in ultraviolet light?", "Why does some coral glow in the dark?", or something else. Please be more specific.
What is a fluoresecent pigment?
Fluorescent means really bright and vivid, sometimes glow in the dark, and pigment is a smell. So for instance luminous colours are also Fluorescent.
Does fluorescent material glow under infrared light?
No fluorescent material glows under ultraviolet not infrared
Why do fluroescent lights glow in the dark when swiched off?
A fluorescent tube contains (when operating) a plasma, and this excites phosphors coated on the inside of the tube. Some of these phosphors are phosphorescent, that is they will glow in the dark for a while due to being exposed to light. But that glow will soon cease. Other phosphors are fluorescent, that is they will glow only while excited. So the glow you observe is due to the phosphorescent particles in the coating, and they will soon diminish in brightness.
Why diamond glows in dark?
Some diamonds are fluorescent. This means that light enters the stone and the wave length is converted to a longer light wave. Not all diamonds are fluorescent. No diamond will 'glow in the dark' without first being exposed to a light source.
Do fluorescent markers glow under a black light?
Yes of course, that is why they are fluorescent.
