How much mercury is in a fluorescent bulb?
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Mercury in fluorescent lamps reacts to electricity, producing ultraviolet light that emits visible light when it contacts the phosphor coating on the inside of the tube. Each lamp contains around 5 milligrams of mercury, which is enough to cover the tip of a ball point pen.
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