Neon
Neon is the chemical element that has the symbol Ne and atomic number 10. Although a very common element in the universe, it is rare on Earth. A colorless, inert noble gas under standard conditions, neon gives a distinct reddish glow when used in vacuum discharge tubes and neon lamps. It is commercially extracted from air, in which it is found in trace amounts.
| General | |
|---|---|
| Atomic number: | 10 |
| Symbol: | Ne |
| Atomic weight: | 20.183 |
| Boiling Point (C): | -246 |
| Melting Point (C): | -248.6 |
| Density: | 1.2 |
| heatVapor: | .422 |
| heatFusion: | 0.08 |
| Electrical Conductivity: | -- |
| Thermal Conductivity: | 0.0001 |
| Specific Heat Capacity: | -- |
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