In incandescent bulbs, gases (other than oxygen) prolong the life of the filament. In florescent bulbs, the gas takes the place of the filament.
Argon
Neon and argon are used in lighting.
There are several different gases which are used in light bulbs. Some of those gases are neon, argon, nitrogen, and xenon.
Argon and nitrogen are the two main gases used in bulbs today.See related links below
Ordinary incandescent light bulbs are filled with an inert (electrically non-conducting) gas such as Nitrogen.Other types are filled with a gas containing low pressure mercury vapor and argon, xenon, neon or krypton.See the Related links for more information.
The gas used in most light bulbs is nitrogen or argon. These inert gases help to prevent the filament in the bulb from oxidizing and burning out quickly. Some specialty bulbs may also use krypton or xenon gases to produce different colors or intensities of light.
In some light bulbs, the gas used is argon or krypton. These gases help to prolong the life of the filament by reducing its evaporation.
No, hydrogen is not typically used to fill light bulbs. Light bulbs are usually filled with inert gases like nitrogen or argon to prevent oxidation of the filament, which would reduce the bulb's lifespan.
Noble(nonreactive) gases like argon
Certain light bulbs are gas filled. Consider Xenon and Neon bulbs. The ideal for a filament bulb is to use a vacuum bulb, however, inert gases can also be used. The point is to avoid the rapid oxidation that occurs at high temperatures in the presence of air.
Electric bulbs are typically filled with inert gases such as argon, krypton, or xenon. These gases help prevent oxidation of the filament inside the bulb, allowing it to glow brightly without burning out quickly.
The gases used in many light bulbs, such as argon and krypton, are highly unreactive and belong to the noble gases group in the periodic table. This group is located in the far right column, specifically in Group 18. Noble gases are characterized by their full valence electron shells, which contribute to their chemical stability and low reactivity.