What are the different uses of the element neon?

Element Neon (Ne), Group 18, Atomic Number 10, p-block, Mass 20.180. Sources, facts, uses, scarcity (SRI), podcasts, alchemical symbols, videos and images. read more

The element is also used in helium neon lasers, television tubes and wave meter tubes. It is also used in lightning arresters. This is used to shield electrical equipment from lightning. There are also high voltage indicators and vacuum tubes that employ it. read more

The largest use of neon is in making the ubiquitous ‘neon signs’ for advertising. In a vacuum discharge tube neon glows a reddish orange colour. Only the red signs actually contain pure neon. Others contain different gases to give different colours. read more