What is neon?
Neon- That's right, there is an element called neon! Now, I am not sure about you, but when someone says neon to me, I automatically think of eye meltingly bright colors. But neon is also an important element in the periodic table of elements. Neon is a very bright yellowish orange color when in gas form, as shown on the right in this sign.
Where is neon found and how is it made?
Neon occurs naturally in nature. It was discovered by two men named Sir William Ramsey and Morris W. Travers. Fake neon is also made in factories by adding a certain form of carbon dioxide to water and coloring. Neon is the 10th element in the periodic table.
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| The elemental structure of neon |
Neon is used in, well, neon signs. To make the signs, glass tubes are filled with colored neon gas and are then bent into whatever shape and/or symbol that is necessary.
Neon and helium are also used to make gas lasers. Neon is also used in wave meter tubes, television tubes, and high voltage indicators. Liquid neon is often used as a refrigerant due to it's cooling properties.
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