UVC Lamp with Bulb
Product Code : EL-AS-10840
Quick Answer: UVC Lamp with Bulb is a UVC lamp with a peak wavelength of 253.7 nm, housed in a robust aluminium extrusion and supplied with a 24 V d.c. power supply, primarily for demonstrating the photoelectric effect.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Primarily intended to demonstrate the photoelectric effect with a zinc plate and gold leaf electroscope
- UVC bulb housed in a robust aluminium extrusion
- Peak wavelength 253.7 nm; must not be used as a general-purpose UV light source
- Supplied with a 24 V d.c. power supply
- Replacement bulb available
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Spectral peak | 253.7 nm |
| Wattage | 3 W |
| UV output | 0.16 W |
| UV intensity | 1.7 µW/cm² at 1 m |
| Power supply input | 230 V a.c. 50/60 Hz |
| Power supply output | 24 V d.c. 0.75 A (centre +ve) |
About This Product
The lamp is used with a zinc plate and gold leaf electroscope to demonstrate the photoelectric effect, and it replaces a lamp that is now obsolete. It emits UVC light and must not be used as a general-purpose UV light source.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the lamp used for?
It is primarily intended to demonstrate the photoelectric effect using a zinc plate and gold leaf electroscope. It must not be used as a general-purpose UV light source.
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