Density
1.207 g/cm³ (liquid at melting point)
Discovery
Discovered by Morris Travers and William Ramsay in 1898.
Common Uses
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Used in neon signage and advertising lights
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Employed in high-voltage indicators and vacuum tubes
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Used in cryogenic research
Interesting Facts
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Neon emits a distinct reddish-orange glow when electrified.
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It is chemically inert and non-reactive.
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Neon lighting has become iconic in modern signage.
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