Glow plugs are devices used in diesel engines to heat up the engine chamber for fuel combustion and starting. They are also used in remote-controlled engines and are similar to spark plugs. They are made of a heating element with an electrical resistance component and are essential for starting the engine. They are often found […]
Objects can glow in the dark through phosphorescence, chemiluminescence, or radioluminescence. Phosphors are the most common, using chemicals that store energy when exposed to light. Bioluminescence is also possible in living organisms. Glow in the dark, also called luminescence, is usually a simple matter of chemistry. Some chemicals store energy when exposed to light, then […]
Glow-in-the-dark jewelry can be used for decoration or as a safety device. There are two methods used to make jewelry shine: chemical reactions or battery-operated LED lights. The color of the fluorescent dye determines the color of the jewelry. Known for its popularity everywhere from nightclubs to Disneyland, glow-in-the-dark jewelry serves a variety of purposes. […]
