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No. Fluorescents use argon, not neon.
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Fluorescent lights use a variety of inert gases in addition to the
mercury and fluorescent phosphors they contain. Argon is common, but
neon may also be used, sometimes in an Ar/Ne mixture.

James Aldridge, Ph.D.
Fort Worth Country Day School
Departments of Science & Computer Science

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