Why is ignitor used in sodium vapour lamp



Why is ignitor used in sodium vapour lamp..

Answer / kj

The ignitor is used to provide the high voltage required to
break down the gas (a mixture of neon and argon). This will
ionise the gas and allow it to conduct current.

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