Germicidal lamp
Ultraviolet C light-emitting device / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A germicidal lamp (also known as disinfection lamp or sterilizer lamp) is an electric light that produces ultraviolet C (UVC) light. This short-wave ultraviolet light disrupts DNA base pairing, causing formation of pyrimidine dimers, and leads to the inactivation of bacteria, viruses, and protozoans. It can also be used to produce ozone for water disinfection. They are used in ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI).
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There are four common types available:
- Low-pressure mercury lamps
- High-pressure mercury lamps
- Excimer lamps
- LEDs