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Well because it is transparent and is the worst coductor of heat .Glass also does not conduct electicity. thereforeplastic cannot be used forlightbulbs because it will burn and no other material is trasparent or see through. So glass is the best material to use for lightbulbs.
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Why is glass used to make electric bulbs?
Glass is used in light bulbs because it's clear (passes the light through), can withstand the heat generated by the filiment and does not leak air to the inside of the bulb. And, it's cheap and easily formed into the required shape(s)
How are xenon bulbs different from normal light bulbs?
Xenon bulbs are much brighter than regular light bulbs. They are more expensive that normal light bulbs. this is partly because of the cost of xenon gas, but also because of the heat generated by the bulb that requires them to be housed in quartz instead of glass.
Is argon used in light bulbs?
yes .
The element used in light bulbs filaments?
Tungsten
Do you use pig hair to make a light bulb?
No, pig hair is not used to make light bulbs. Light bulbs are typically made using a combination of glass, metal, and tungsten or other types of filaments. Pig hair is not a suitable material for this purpose.
What type of glass is used for light bulbs?
glass with powder coating
What are light bulbs made out of?
glass and such
Are sodium light bulbs made of glass?
Yes, Sodium bulbs have a glass center piece and a glass bulb surround.
What is glass used for?
It is used to make windows, light bulbs, glasses, mirrors, TV screens, bottles, bowls, Christmas ornaments, cups, and picture glass.
Why is glass used to make electric bulbs?
Glass is used in light bulbs because it's clear (passes the light through), can withstand the heat generated by the filiment and does not leak air to the inside of the bulb. And, it's cheap and easily formed into the required shape(s)
What are the uses for ordinary glass?
window panes, eye glasses, drinking glasses, glass bricks, light bulbs, tv screens.
What kind of light is used in light bulbs?
Light is not used in light bulbs; light is created in light bulbs. From Edison to the invention of solid state devices, light bulbs were mostly incandescent. They made light by running electricity through a tungsten filament inside a glass bulb with the air removed. The filament got very very hot and emitted light waves (photons). The lack of air (oxygen) preserved the filament from burning up. The efficiency was atrocious, but they made light.
The element used in light bulbs?
Argon(or nitrogen) and tungsten are used in incandescent light bulbs.
What is a light bulbs raw material?
Glass, metal, inert gas.
What are domestic light bulbs?
Domestic light bulbs are simply the light bulbs (usually of the filament type) used in the home.
What metal use the filaments in light bulbs?
Tungsten is used in filaments of light bulbs.
When did light bulbs start using watts?
Light bulbs have always used watts.
