Why is argon used in light bulbs?
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The heat from the tungsten filament generates light and the argon helps prevent the filament from decaying. Simply having air in the bulb would not work as the filament would react with the oxygen in the air and burn out the tungsten.
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Did you know that incandescent light bulbs are filled with inert gases like argon? The heat from the tungsten filament generates light and the argon helps prevent the filament from decaying. Simply having air in the bulb would not work as the filament would react with the oxygen in the air and burn out the tungsten.
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