Shouldn’t the vacuum insulate the glass from the heat of the burning filament?

  • testfactor@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    In addition to the stuff everyone else is saying, most modern bulbs don’t have a vacuum at all.

    Most modern bulbs are filled with an inert gas like argon or xenon. Usually at a lower pressure (around 70% of standard atmospheric pressure), but nowhere near a vacuum.

    This has, while inert to chemical reaction, is more than capable of transferring heat.