Re-design 8 years ago ReplyBlow a glass bulg.Insert a tungsten filament and lead wires.Vacuum out the air or fill with argon etc.Seal the bottom and "light it up".
kelseymhRe-design Answer 8 years ago ReplyBetter to fill with argon at some non-trivial pressure. Under vacuum, the filament is more likely to sublimate.
CameronSSkelseymh Answer 8 years ago ReplyOr helium, I like his reasoning.http://www.periodictable.com/PopSci/2005/12/1/index.html
rickharris 8 years ago ReplyDo you just want to experiment, need a special light bulb or imagine you can save a load by making your own.Youtube has several videos of how they are made.
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8 years ago
Mmm... YouTube...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q7mCiCUw2s
8 years ago
Ask this dude.
8 years ago
Blow a glass bulg.
Insert a tungsten filament and lead wires.
Vacuum out the air or fill with argon etc.
Seal the bottom and "light it up".
Answer 8 years ago
"Blow a glass bulg."
You sound angry. lol :)
Answer 8 years ago
No, not at all. I just didn't check my typing very well.
Answer 8 years ago
Better to fill with argon at some non-trivial pressure. Under vacuum, the filament is more likely to sublimate.
Answer 8 years ago
Or helium, I like his reasoning.
http://www.periodictable.com/PopSci/2005/12/1/index.html
Answer 8 years ago
You could do this using a lab beaker, rubber stopper etc.
8 years ago
Do you just want to experiment, need a special light bulb or imagine you can save a load by making your own.
Youtube has several videos of how they are made.