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Experimental Fluorescent Lamp

Experimental Fluorescent Lamp

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Description (Brief)
Experimental linear fluorescent lamp with rare-earth / aluminate phosphors and new small electrodes.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
fluorescent lamp
date made
ca 1995
Maker
Philips Lighting BV
place made
Netherlands: North Brabant, Eindhoven
Physical Description
mercury (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 9 1/2 in x 1/4 in; 24.13 cm x.635 cm
ID Number
1996.0166.02
catalog number
1996.0166.02
accession number
1996.0166
Credit Line
from Philips Lighting BV
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Work and Industry: Electricity
Electric Lamps
Energy & Power
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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