Neon (Ne)

Neon (Ne)

Atomic Number: 10
Atomic Weight: 20.18
Melting Point: -248.67
Boiling Point: -246.05
Specific Gravity: n/a
Valence(s): 0

Neon was discovered by Ramsey and Travers in 1898. It is a rare gas that is in the air at very low levels. It is mainly used in the making of Neon signs for advertising. Neon is also used in producing high-voltage indicators and TV tubes. Liquid Neon is used in cryogenics. Neon is named after the Greek word neos, meaning new. [LM] {RW}