Quick Answer: The Spectrum Lamp 8 PIN is an 8-pin spectral lamp that emits characteristic spectral lines for spectroscope, spectrometer, prism and diffraction grating experiments. It fits a compatible 8-pin lamp holder and power unit.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
8-pin base for compatible spectrum lamp holders and power units
Emits discrete spectral lines for emission spectrum work
Placed near the entrance slit of a spectroscope or spectrometer
Supports prism dispersion and diffraction grating experiments
Light from the excited atoms or vapours in the lamp forms separate bright lines rather than a continuous spectrum, which is the basis of emission spectroscopy. Used with a spectrometer, the lamp gives students lines to identify and measure in physics and chemistry classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Spectrum Lamp 8 PIN need a special holder?
Yes. It must be used with a compatible 8-pin lamp holder and power unit; check that the lamp gas type and electrical rating match the supply before use.
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