Spectral Calibration Lamp, Hg (Ne), 18, ±5 mA, 500 Hrs Rated Life

The 6034 Spectral Calibration Lamp produces narrow, intense lines from the excitation of Neon gas and Mercury vapor. The 6034 Hg(Ne) Lamp is temperature dependent. When run in normal lab ambient, the output is very similar to that of the Hg(Ar) Lamp, which is the characteristic mercury line spectrum. Forced air-cooling (i.e. from a muffin fan) of the lamp adds the neon lines to the output. This lamp operates at 13 to 23 mA and is rated for 500 hours of life. It is used for wavelength calibration of spectroscopic instruments such as monochromators, spectrographs, and spectral radiometers. We call this a pencil lamp because of its size and shape. It is made of double bore quartz tubing with two electrodes at one end sealed into a phenolic handle. A 1 foot (305 mm) long cord with male connector is attached to the end of the handle for connection to the power supply. An AC power supply is required to run this lamp.

Due to its intense UV spectral output profile below 400 nm, Oriel recommends wearing the necessary safety equipment such as UV protective eyewear. Safety goggles or spectacles are offered separately.