Specialty
Specialty fluorescent lamps serve applications beyond general illumination, leveraging specific ultraviolet wavelengths for sterilization, pest control, inspection, and entertainment. This category includes two primary families:
Germicidal (UV-C) lamps emit short-wave ultraviolet radiation at 253.7nm to destroy bacteria, viruses, and mold. They are used in HVAC air sterilization systems, water treatment, and surface disinfection in healthcare and food service environments.
Blacklight (UV-A) lamps emit long-wave ultraviolet radiation for insect attraction (bug zappers and insect traps), fluorescence inspection, counterfeit detection, and entertainment lighting (glow parties and club lighting).