How a Halogen Bulb Works

by: elle009
Total views: 137
Word Count: 255

Halogen lighting isn't exactly a topic that most people discuss. I never heard of it before until I was sitting a friend's house and I couldn't get over the light. It is a little hard to put into words, but the light seemed to fill the room appropriately and it just felt warmer. And that was the first time that I heard about the halogen light. There are people that are in love this type of light, but most stores don't really carry it anymore. I thought I could spend a little time talking to you about how the halogen bulb works because it is different than regular bulb.

The way that a regular bulb works is that it you have electricity go through a little metal piece. There is resistance in this metal and eventually it gets hot. It actually gets red hot and you have light that is formed.

Halogen is different because what you're going to have is a chemical reaction, rather than heating up a piece of metal. The chemical reaction creates light, but it also creates heat. Basically you have a tungsten metal piece in the bulb and electricity will run through that. The tungsten will burn white. The only way it can burn is if there is an inert gas around it. There is a secondary reaction because when the tungsten burns, it creates a gas that reacts with the halogen gas and you get more inert gas. And it is the inert gas that allows the tungsten to burn.

Article Source: http://www.ArticleStreet.com/profile/elle009-17680.html

About the Author

Learn about the Black Floor Lamp.

---

Rating: Not yet rated

--Choose-- 0 1 2 3 4 5

Latest articles contributed by "elle009"

1: Cheap Ceiling Fan Lights
2: Good Computer Stand Features
3: Floor Lamps Brighten Up Homes
4: Home Safety Advice for Sliding Doors
5: TV Stands: How to Pick the Right One
6: Getting a Good TV Stand
7: What is Singing Talent?
8: Heavy Snoring – What You Need to Know
9: Breathing: A Snoring Cause?
10: Snoring Surgery: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

Comments

No comments posted.

Add Comment

You do not have permission to comment. If you log in, you may be able to comment.