This is a "neon" tube from the 60's. The arc is in mercury vapor (you can see drops of mercury inside the tube) and the coating converts the UV to blue light.
nice little tube. the mercury vapour is supported by tiny amount of gas. this tube looks to be 15mm (1/2") diameter so it will have around 11mbar of argon in there. maybe a little neon gas too 25%
nice to see a pair of old can electrodes doing a good job.
This is Super Cool, like Robbie the Robot had when he spoke. I have been wanting to see this footage of raw mercury vapor lighting so I could have a visual understanding of it. Thanks for the demonstration. Mikie
Interesting tube.
Nice piece of electrical history
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nice little tube. the mercury vapour is supported by tiny amount of gas. this tube looks to be 15mm (1/2") diameter so it will have around 11mbar of argon in there. maybe a little neon gas too 25%
nice to see a pair of old can electrodes doing a good job.
sweet
NeonPeta 1 year ago
This is Super Cool, like Robbie the Robot had when he spoke. I have been wanting to see this footage of raw mercury vapor lighting so I could have a visual understanding of it. Thanks for the demonstration. Mikie
scootergreen3 1 year ago
fantastic :)
WhiteSoldier86 1 year ago