UV germicidal lamp selection
First, select category
There are low-pressure mercury lamps on the market, as well as LED UV lamps and high-pressure xenon lamps.
  Low-pressure mercury lamps are currently the mainstream product with a life span of 8000 hours. The dominant wavelength is 253.7nm, which has low sterilization efficiency. We use EIT energy meters to measure the radiation power of most mercury lamps in the market. The power of low-pressure mercury lamps is very low in microwatts. Calculation. However, due to the low light power, the sterilization efficiency is lower, and long-term irradiation is required. It is equivalent to sunlight in summer and has no obvious effect on sterilization. And the mercury lamp will produce a lot of ozone, pollute the environment. It is a good choice for seeking psychological comfort. UVC irradiance meter is used to test the uv irradiation intensity of the uvc led light sources.
  UVC LED has a long life and high sterilization efficiency at present. It can reach 99.99% sterilization rate in 3 minutes, high power; the wavelength is between 265nm and 280nm. But the price is more expensive. LED UVC has the best prospects, but it is currently suitable for disinfection in small spaces. Due to the high price in other scenarios, it is possible to choose to purchase.
Ultraviolet high-pressure xenon lamp, high power, stroboscopic life of 8000-10000 times (8000 times in the United States, 10000 times in Germany), 1 minute sterilization efficiency of 99.99%, can kill bacteria such as Escherichia coli and spores on the surface of the object, expensive, It is more suitable for medical institutions, large shopping malls, airports, airplanes, train cars, etc. Suitable for procurement by government medical institutions. Generally speaking, LED UVC has the best prospects and the price is slightly higher. But the bactericidal effect is significant. More suitable for purchase.
Second, choose materials
Most of the market uses quartz tube and high boron glass.
Quartz tube ultraviolet germicidal lamp:
1. The material with the highest ultraviolet transmittance can transmit more than 90% of 253.7nm ultraviolet rays;
2. High ultraviolet intensity, long life, low light decay, good sterilization effect, lamp life is generally greater than 8000 hours.
High boron tube ultraviolet germicidal lamp:
1. High boron glass can only transmit about 50% of 253.7nm ultraviolet light;
2. Its ultraviolet radiation intensity is small and its life span is short. Several established international companies are doing well, such as Philips/OSRAM. Blue Spectrum Technology uses quartz glass with high light transmission.
Third, choose whether to contain ozone
Quartz UV lamps are divided into ozone and ozone-free.
Need to make a choice for specific use scenarios. Such as disinfection box or warehouse goods disinfection, need to use ozone. (Note: Since ozone is harmful to cultural relics/calligraphy, etc., you need to consult a professional before use.)
Doped (Ti, Ce) quartz glass for ozone-free ultraviolet lamps;
Natural quartz glass, used for ozone ultraviolet lamps;
Synthetic quartz glass has a higher cost and is used for ultraviolet lamps with higher requirements. General household.







