Absorption of UV Light by Ozone
Description: Ozone is produced by electrical discharge, and passed between UV lamp and a fluorescent screen. The ozone produces a shadow on the screen.
Source: Journal of Chemical Education- Vol.66
Keywords: Ozone, UV Lamp, Fluorescent
Rating: 
Hazard: Medium
- Acute toxicity hazard
- Inhalation hazard
- Oxidizer
- Mutagenicity hazard
- Electric shock hazard
- Eye damage – UV light
Effectiveness: Average
- Moderate failure rate
- Results are observable with guidance
- Good connection from demo to course material
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Difficult to perceive or observe
- Counterintuitive effects
Difficulty: High
- Reactions using toxic compounds
- Complex lab equipment manipulation
- Multi-step procedures with varying results
- Demos required training or extended practice
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves required
- Use of UL approved three-prong and plug outlet
- Avoid direct exposure to UV light
- Downdraft hood required
- Avoid inhalation of ozone
- Perform in a well-ventilated area
- Avoid contact with high voltage connections
Class: Main Group Elements
Division: General
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