10Ne Neon
Year Discovered
1898
Discovered By
Sir William Ramsay and Morris Travers of England
Biological Rating
Not necessary for life.
Description
Named from the Greek word meaning “new,” neon is a colorless, odorless gas. It is nearly inert towards all other elements and chemicals. The primary use of neon is the colored lights that take their name from the element. A moderate electric current will cause even low amounts of neon to glow a bright orange-red. Neon also is used in TV tubes, lasers and as a refrigerant.
Biological Benefits
Neon has no known biological use.
Role in Life Processes
NONE (noble gas)
Sources
Neon mostly is obtained from liquefying air. There are no neon-bearing minerals.
