Below is an image of the data reduction from the spectrum of an 'energy saver' light globe I took while calibrating my home-made spectroscope. Merlin66 put me onto the Mercury lines and it should have dawned on me then.
I bought these light globes to protect the environment, less carbon etc.. Now I realise that they contain mercury. How many people realise this fact? How many of these light-globes are in landfill? Are we warned of the correct way to store them when the millions cease to light up our "less polluted world?
I found no clear warning on their packaging!
Draw your own conclusions.
