UV Light Sanitizing Facts
Ultraviolet (UV) light, at specific ranges of the light spectrum, has the ability to disinfect water, food, air and more. Ultraviolet purifiers typically consist of a lamp that produces specific intensities of UV light, typically at least 16,000 microwatt seconds per square centimeter. Does this Spark an idea?
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Spectrum
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Ultraviolet light occupies three wavelength ranges. UV-A is from 315 nanometers (nm) to 400 nm, UV-B is from 280 nm to 315 nm and UV-C is from 100 nm to 280 nm. UV-C light destroys the DNA of viruses, bacteria, mold and other pathogens, so this wavelength of UV light may be used for sterilization purposes.
Benefits
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Using UV light to disinfect is a low cost solution that requires little maintenance. UV disinfection is also an organic way to prevent the spread of diseases and germs without the need to store or deal with chemicals, which may be harmful in large quantities.
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Uses
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The primary residential uses for UV light are disinfecting drinking water, air and food. Commercially, UV light is also used to disinfect medical equipment, cosmetic and electronic production lines and water reclamation. Airlines, hotels and other industries have begun using UV light for water and air purification within their facilities and aircraft.
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