Fluorescence of potassium vapour
Experiment no.: 7.2.9
When white light from a lamp passes through potassium vapour, the red light that it contains is scattered sideways by fluorescence.
Caution: Experiment with possible eye and face damage!
Personal protective equipment necessary!
Caution: Experiment with possible eye and face damage!
Personal protective equipment necessary!
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Absorption and emission of light
Energy levels of potassium and hydrogen
Term diagram of the potassium atom