OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY APPLICATIONS FOR NEON

Everyone should not be surprised that important photographs or proposals are displayed using neon because it is common knowledge that neon makes for excellent signage, as demonstrated by our lovely BeneonUnicorn, and that it is frequently used for entrances to bars and nightclubs. It is even used as an art form in and of itself. 

But neon has a wide variety of additional fascinating applications, and it's fascinating to think about how people use neon in their professional and personal lives. 

In light of this, we take a look at some of the most imaginative applications of neon seen all across the world;

TELEVISION AND FLAT-PANEL DISPLAYS WITH NEON

In the past, televisions were powered by a bank of neon vacuum tubes hidden behind a glass screen. These tubes would emit light behind the screen in flashes. Nowadays, televisions are driven by solid-state electronics. 

Despite this, the design is no longer used because it is considered outdated due to the proliferation of more recent technologies.

Kálmán Tihanyi, a Hungarian engineer, is credited with initially defining the notion of "plasma television" in 1936 and coming up with plans for the first flat-panel display technology. 

On the other hand, a monochromatic plasma video display was first developed in 1964 and has undergone 50 years' worth of development since then, becoming increasingly practical for commercial use. 

There are numerous flat-panel plasma displays on the market now capable of performing the same function; however, many people consider these displays obsolete due to the widespread adoption of LEDs in more modern televisions.

According to recent reports, Samsung stopped producing plasma televisions in 2014.

HELION-NEON LASERS

If you are a fan of science, you may be familiar with the recent developments in helium-neon laser technology. You have probably already deduced that we are. 

However, as long as you can catch a glimpse of one.

The laser receives its power from a low-voltage direct current. It generates red light by combining neon and helium at a ratio of 1:10 to achieve a wavelength of up to 632.88 nanometers. 

These lasers are often seen in demonstrations in chemistry or physics classrooms; however, they have also been discovered in consumer electronics such as Pioneer LaserDisc readers.

CRYOGENICS

Neon is used extensively in cryogenics, which studies materials formed and their behaviour at shallow temperatures (less than 150 °C). This fact is seldom recognised outside the industry, but it is essential to note. 

Examples of typical cryogenic liquids include noble gases, nitrogen, and ambient air, all of which are found naturally in the atmosphere of Earth.

At temperatures as low as -246.15 degrees Celsius, a condensation reaction causes neon to go through a phase transition that causes it to change from a gas to a liquid. 

When neon is heated, it will eventually turn into a liquid. 

In cryogenics, the element neon is frequently reserved for use as a refrigerant in power ships because of the exorbitant cost of using neon in other applications. This application may not be the most out-of-the-ordinary usage of neon, though. 

Neon cryogenics are utilised to keep a consistent temperature on military warships despite the instability of the generators brought on by the concrete moving machinery that can be found on these ships. 

Even though it may be more expensive than alternatives such as nitrogen and helium, neon is frequently the most effective liquefied gas for this particular application.

SOCIAL EVENTS AND NEON

Body paint and make-up with neon colours are other examples of the many ways neon can be put to use; they are most commonly seen at nightclubs and other social gatherings with UV lighting, where the bright colours really stand out and can be used to create elaborate designs on the wearer's face or body. Neon can be used in a wide variety of applications; some of these applications are listed below.

You might be surprised to learn that this paint isn't neon because it's so incredibly bright; the term "neon" refers to the extreme brightness of the paint. However, the popularity of "neon" parties is on the rise, and you might be surprised to learn that this paint isn't actually neon because it's so incredibly bright. 

This paint has a pigment that can absorb ultraviolet radiation and then emit the energy as visible light, a significant improvement over traditional paints, which can only store energy for a brief time.

You now have an understanding of the four unique uses of neon light. 

We continue to believe that a neon sign, light, or ornament is the most elegant way to put it to use, even though it has a wide variety of applications in the real world.