Which inert gas is normally used in an electric bulb ?

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Which inert gas is normally used in an electric bulb ?

2007-03-07 02:01:54 · 4 answers · asked by bansalpk03 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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IIRC it's a mixture of nitrogen and argon.

Doug

2007-03-07 02:05:05 · answer #1 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The inert gas in a lightbulb is typically Argon - but could be any of the noble gases except Helium (as it is too expensive).

See Link....
http://home.howstuffworks.com/light-bulb.htm

2007-03-07 02:07:21 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Argon and xenon are the most important.

2007-03-07 02:21:08 · answer #3 · answered by jaime r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Argon is in flourescents.

2007-03-07 02:04:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋