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Can neon kill you

Updated: 8/11/2023
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15y ago

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Neon gas is not toxic at normal temperature and pressure. However, neon is a simple asphyxiant. Simple asphyxiants can displace oxygen in the air, especially in a confined space. The lack of oxygen then causes the victim to suffocate.

Air normally contains approximately 0.0018% (18 ppm) neon and 20.9% oxygen.

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Internal arcing resulting from excess current could create a massive increase in internal gas pressure (see Law of Gay-Lussac). If the bulb ruptures, from internal pressure or thermal-shock, the glass envelope fragments will be driven apart (explode).

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yes,m.h. neon is harmful to smaller people..

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13y ago

Not by any chemical process, as it is inert.

But, like any gas, an explosion is possible if it is over-compressed.

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