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Several moments after exposure to an ultraviolet light, a phosphorescent mineral will glow.

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When does a phosphorescent glows?

Several moments after exposure to an ultraviolet light, a phosphorescent mineral will glow.


Ability of a mineral to continue to glow for a period of time once an ultraviolet light source is removed is known as?

Phosphorescent.


What can phosphorescent paint be used for?

Phosphorescent paint can be used to make stuff glow in the dark.


What is the glow in the dark material called?

Phosphorescent materials.


How does a phosphorescent pigment glow in the dark?

It contains tiny pigments that reflect of each that cause them to glow in the dark


What Advantages and disadvantages of using phosphorescent pigment in road markings?

Advantages: Phosphorescent materials are cheap and can be used in the form of a powder, gel, liquid or gas Disadvantages: But you cannot be sure how long its going to work and how bright it can be Do you know those things that glow in the dark(glow in the dark sticks) the material is probably phosphorescent light


Is glow in the dark stars a luminous object?

No, glow in the dark stars are not considered luminous objects. They are phosphorescent, meaning they absorb light and then slowly release it in the form of glowing light. Luminous objects emit their own light, while phosphorescent objects like glow in the dark stars require an external light source to charge their glow.


Are the glow-in-the-dark watch faces fluorescent or phosphorescent?

They are phosphorescent. Flourescent means light reflective, phos means light absorbing. They absorb light and retain it till it it has depleted.


Substances which will glow in the dark after being exposed to sunlight are called?

phosphoresce phos·pho·resced, phos·pho·resc·ing, phos·pho·resc·es To persist in emitting light, unaccompanied by sensible heat or combustion, after exposure to and removal of a source of radiation.


What is a phosphorescent coating?

A phosphorescent coating is a material that absorbs light energy and then slowly releases it over a period of time. This causes the material to glow or emit light. Phosphorescent coatings are often used in applications such as glow-in-the-dark paints, safety signs, and emergency lighting.


Why centipede's blood glow at night?

Centipede's having a phosphorescent fluid in there body it will glow at night. Actually centipede uses this fluid as a defense mechanism against its enemies.


Is phosphorus in glow sticks?

No, phosphorus is NOT in glow sticks. Phosphorus is way to dangerous to be put in glow sticks. While a glow stick does have phosphorescence (meaning glow after illumination), it does not have phosphorus.