Bismuth-zinc-mercury amalgam, fluorescent lamps, and related methods

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PATENT NO 8668841
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11808573

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A pellet having a microstructure including a bismuth phase, a zinc solid solution phase, and a Zn3Hg phase is disclosed. A method of making a pellet including bismuth, zinc, and mercury is also disclosed. Moreover, a fluorescent lamp with a fill material including bismuth, zinc, and mercury is disclosed. Further, a method of dosing a fluorescent lamp with mercury is disclosed.

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ADVANCED LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES INC32000 AURORA ROAD SOLON OH 44139-2814

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Hansen, Steven C Urbana, US 10 51

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