Five facts you should know about UVC radiation!

Did you already know? UVC radiation is the most energetic part of the UV light spectrum and has unique properties that make it indispensable for various applications. Here are some facts about it:

Fact 1 - Part of the natural sunlight

UVC radiation is part of the invisible light spectrum and is between 100 and 280 nanometres in wavelength. Similar to visible light, but with significantly shorter wavelengths and higher energy, it borders on UVA and UVB radiation, which are less energy-rich, and X-rays, which are even more energy-rich and short-wave.

Fact 2 - UVC is powerful against microorganisms

UVC radiation, the most energetic part of UV light, attacks the DNA of living organisms directly in the cell nucleus. For microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi, this means the end. But the radiation is also risky for us humans and requires protective measures.

Paradoxically, the destructive power of UVC radiation is also its benefit. It effectively combats even resistant bacteria and viruses that can withstand antibiotics. A beacon of hope in the fight against multi-resistant germs.

Despite its effectiveness, the use of UVC radiation is not without risk. Direct contact with the radiation can cause serious damage to eyes, skin and cells. Therefore, caution should always be exercised when using it.

Fact 3 - UVC radiation has an invisible power

Although UVC lamps emit blue light, this is only a by-product. Their true strength lies in the invisible radiation that kills germs and bacteria.

Fact 4 - Natural UVC radiation does not exist on earth

The sun emits huge amounts of high-energy UVC radiation, which would be fatal to all life on earth. Fortunately, however, we have an invisible protective shield: the ozone layer. It is formed from the reaction between the oxygen in our atmosphere and the incoming UVC radiation.

Without this reaction and the subsequent filtering of UVC radiation by the ozone layer, life on earth as we know it would be impossible.

Fact 5 - Powerful disinfection without side effects thanks to UVC

UVC radiation, artificially generated by lamps, LEDs or lasers, offers a highly efficient and sustainable method of disinfection. Water, air and surfaces are reliably freed from germs and bacteria without leaving behind any residues or pollutants.

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