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When was xenon discovered?
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Quick Answer
Xenon was discovered in 1898.
The Full Story
Xenon was discovered in 1898 by William Ramsay and Morris Travers, during their work on noble gases separated from liquid air. The name xenon comes from the Greek xenos, meaning “strange” or “foreign.” Like the other noble gases, xenon is chemically very unreactive under ordinary conditions. It is used today in specialized lamps, flash tubes, and some medical imaging applications.
Key Facts
1.Discovered in 1898
2.Name means “strange” or “foreign”
3.Used in specialty lamps and flash tubes
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