If you are referring to fluorescent and CFL lamps, it can never be totally eliminated. These are Mercury vapor arc lamps using a phosphor to turn the UV to visible light. They have reduced the mercury dramatically, but it can't be totally eliminated.
If all fluorescent and CFL lamps were banned and lighting was all converted to LED then use of mercury could be stopped. However most LED lamps cost at least ten times what CFL lamps cost.
yes, there is a coating in the lamp, which contain mercury
yes
in thermometers, barometers, fluorescent lamps and batteries.
I think it's mercury. Not sure though.The most common gas used inside fluorescent lamps is Mercury vapour.
Some batteries, although I don't think they put Mercury in it anymore. Power saving lamps and much much more. You should look it up on google!!
yes, there is a coating in the lamp, which contain mercury
yes
yes
in thermometers, barometers, fluorescent lamps and batteries.
how are low pressure mercury lights made and how do they operate?
I think it's mercury. Not sure though.The most common gas used inside fluorescent lamps is Mercury vapour.
Fluorescent lamps or light bulbs contain various amounts of mercury in them. When they are thrown away they are eventually broken and the mercury can leak out. That makes them hazardous to people, animals, and the environment.
Retro lamps can be purchased at Target, Lamps Plus, World Market, and Euro Style Lighting. These stores have retro lamps available for sale both online and in stores.
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The gas used in fluorescent lamps is argon. Neon is used for red lamps.
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