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Neon

Noble Gas
Atomic Mass
20.1797 u
Density
1.207 g/cm³ (liquid at melting point)
Melting Point
-248.59 °C
Boiling Point
-246.08 °C
State
Gas
Discovery
1898

Discovery

Discovered by Morris Travers and William Ramsay in 1898.

Common Uses

  • Used in neon signage and advertising lights
  • Employed in high-voltage indicators and vacuum tubes
  • Used in cryogenic research

Interesting Facts

  • Neon emits a distinct reddish-orange glow when electrified.
  • It is chemically inert and non-reactive.
  • Neon lighting has become iconic in modern signage.
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