What gases are in a black light bulb and how does it work?

Subject: What gases are in a black light bulb and how does it work?

Date: Thu Jan 23 09:13:46 1997
Posted by: Cissy May
Grade level: teacher/prof
School/Organization: McCallie School
City: Chattanooga State/Province: TN
Country: USA
Area of science: Chemistry
Message ID: 854032426.Ch

Message:

What gases are in a black light bulb and how does it work? 
We have been studying light,spectrums and light bulbs. 
Every year my students want to know how a black light works &
why it works. What gases does it contain? Is it harmful? Thanks
for the help.  CMay

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