I have a flourescent bulb that is pink, not white? what gas would cause this?
2006-12-19 08:38:19 · 5 answers · asked by Devon M 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
It is not the gas inside, it is the phosphor coating of the tube, most likely a calcium compound. See the link for a very long listing of the types used (under the "Fluorescent lamps" section, near the end) and the color they emit.
2006-12-19 08:46:39 · answer #1 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the name of the gas but I have it inside me ,and when I let some out around people I get funny looks and turn red.
2006-12-19 16:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by Charles H 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its most likely the glass tubing around the light
2006-12-19 17:43:58 · answer #3 · answered by samanthabohon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Helium, I think.
2006-12-19 16:45:26 · answer #4 · answered by golden rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neon
2006-12-19 16:48:00 · answer #5 · answered by sugabesa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋