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What makes up the filament of light bulbs?

Filament of light bulbs are made up of Tungsten.


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.


Why do light bulbs have the coil in the middle?

That is the filament. Electricity traveling through the filament heats it to the point of glowing brightly - that is the light bulbs "light".


What would happen inside a light bulb if it was filled with air?

It would no longer work. Light bulbs are usually under vacuum and if air gets in the filament blows.


What is in filament of light bulbs?

tungsten


What happens to the metal filament of a light bulb after it blows?

After a light bulb blows, the metal filament usually breaks due to the heat and stress it endured during operation. The broken pieces may remain inside the bulb or fall to the bottom, depending on how it fails.


How available are filament light bulbs?

I have not had any problem obtaining incandescent light bulbs.


What are domestic light bulbs?

Domestic light bulbs are simply the light bulbs (usually of the filament type) used in the home.


What is the thickness of the filament in light bulbs?

the filament is neither too thick nor too light


Does a car use filament?

The light bulbs do.


Why do you use argon in filament light bulbs?

Argon is used in filament light bulbs to displace oxygen and prevent the filament from burning. It creates an inert atmosphere inside the bulb, helping to prolong the life of the filament and improve the overall efficiency of the bulb.


What is a filament that glows white hot in electric light bulbs?

Tungsten is the filament used in electric light bulbs that glows white hot when subjected to an electric current.