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Understanding Ultraviolet Light
Ultraviolet light is an invisible band of electromagnetic radiation and invisible light.
UV light is arbitrarily broken down into three types: UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C.
UV-A is the least harmful and the most commonly found type of UV light. UV-A light uses
the least energy and is often called black light. UV-A makes fluorescent materials emit
visible light and appear to glow in the dark. Most phototherapy and tanning booths use
UV-A lamps.
UV-B is typically the most destructive form of UV light, because it has enough energy to
damage biological tissues. UV-B is only partially blocked by the ozone layer and is largely
responsible for sunburn and skin cancer. UV-B is most commonly used for molecular biology and
UV curing in the graphics, electronics, wood and steel industries.
UV-C is almost never observed in nature since it is absorbed so quickly into the
atmosphere. It is produced from germicidal UV-C lamps and is often used to purify
water and air because of its ability to kill bacteria.
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Custom UV Germicidal Lamps
CI Innovations is pleased to offer a complete range of UV lamps that use only the highest
quality materials and gases. While other UV lamps may emit light across the entire spectrum,
our lamps radiate UV light only in the specific nanometer range desired. As always, we are
able to custom manufacture any desired length and output UV lamps to suit your specific needs.
Our ceaseless dedication and uncompromising quality have resulted in the best product on
the market. For more information "Contact Us" .
Fascinating applications of UV light
When ultraviolet light is mentioned, most people immediately think of sun beds, counterfeit
money detectors, insect traps or fishpond sterilization units. However, ultraviolet light
is all around us - not just naturally occurring from sunlight, but manufactured commercially
by companies such as UV Light Technology Limited. These companies, through high-tech
industrial, commercial, public services and medical applications, make our daily lives
more comfortable, secure, healthy and fun!
From treating vitamin D deficiencies to relieving the unsightly effects of Psoriasis, UV-A
and UV-B light is used in many treatments and research projects in the medical world. One
of the recent medical breakthroughs involving this cutting-edge technology is the use of
fluorescent dyes in conjunction with black light to identify cancerous cells in internal organs.
In the world of science and engineering, ultraviolet light is often used to mimic the
effects of the sun in a controlled setting. This process helps to establish the rate at
which the sun ages materials and helps determine product safety and aesthetics. This vital
technology is used in a vast range of applications, from testing aircraft windscreens to
examining the effects of degradation on building materials.
UV light has also made working life easier for quality control engineers, forensic scientists,
fire officers and auction houses to name but a few. Under UV black light hairline cracks can
be detected in aircraft undercarriages, automotive steering systems and many other critical
components upon which our lives depend. In the field of forensics, UV black light helps
unearth vital evidence at crime scenes and plays an important role in identifying the
cause of fires. The inspection of art pieces under UV black light is a means of revealing
imperfections or restoration, an important aspect of authentication for valuation and sale.
The entertainment industry has also embraced ultraviolet black light for its multi-purpose.
UV black light has proven to produce stunning visual effects, as if by magic for the special
effects industry. Festival tented environments use UV responsive drapes . Pop
concerts use multi-image "trompe l'oeil" or "trick of the eye" 3-D backdrops illuminated by
UV light. Even nightclubs use the effect of UV, which makes white clothes glow in the dark,
to add to audience pleasure.
Microbiologists are employing UV-C germicidal lamps to reduce infection caused by airborne
transmission of bacterial pathogens. Furthermore, some of the water we drink has been
sterilized using UV-C light, as has a wide variety of food, drink and medical supplies packaging.
In recent years UV light curing of materials has emerged as perhaps the most exciting and
versatile material technology. This single component, solvent-free material system cures
almost instantaneously on exposure to UV light with efficient use of energy. Environmentally
friendly, they offer unrivalled and unique process advantages in times of stringent
legislation changes restricting the use of many solvents. UV-A, UV-B and UV-C light
sources are employed depending upon the type of material to be processed, for example
adhesives, resins, coatings or inks.
These innovative applications of UV light demonstrate the promising future of this energy
source. CI Innovations is excited to be on the cutting-edge of this trend.
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