Is There Mercury in Fluorescent Lamps?
Fluorescent lamps can be dangerous if broken because they contain certain levels of mercury, a dangerous substance that should not be handled. Broken fluorescent lamps should be handled with care. Does this Spark an idea?
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Mercury
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Mercury is recyclable, so consumers that have used or broken fluorescent lamps should recycle them instead of sending them to landfills. On average, fluorescent bulbs contain around 4 mg of mercury.
Efficiency
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All fluorescent light bulbs are considered to be "energy efficient," which indicates that they draw low levels of power to produce light.
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Features
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Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury and argon gas. They also employ two electrodes. When a current of electricity is run through the electrodes, photons react to the mercury and argon gas. When the photons reach the inside coating of the bulb, light is produced.
Cost
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A fluorescent light bulb can cost several times as much as a traditional incandescent bulb, but the initial cost is offset by the amount of energy that will be saved to operate them in the long run.
Facts
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Lumens are a measure of light output. Fluorescent bulbs can offer up to 100 lumens per watt of electricity. Most fluorescent lights are rated to last up to 10,000 hours, depending on wattage.
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