Metal halide lamps high intensity discharge lighting

Metal Halide lamps, also known as metal halide discharge lamps, are a type of high-intensity discharge (HID) lighting technology. These lamps generate light through an electric arc passing through a mixture of gases and metal halides, which are compounds composed of a metal and a halogen element (such as iodine, bromine, or chlorine).

The metal halides play a crucial role in producing a broad spectrum of light that closely resembles natural sunlight.

Explanation of Operation: Metal Halide lamps operate by creating an electric arc between two electrodes within a sealed quartz or ceramic arc tube. This arc generates an intense amount of heat, which vaporizes the metal halide compounds and causes them to emit light. The emitted light includes a blend of visible wavelengths and ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

The UV radiation interacts with a phosphor coating on the inside of the arc tube, converting some of the UV light into visible light. This process enhances the lamp's color rendering capabilities and improves the overall quality of the emitted light.

Benefits:

High Color Rendering Index (CRI): Metal Halide lamps have a relatively high CRI, which means they can accurately represent the true colors of objects and surfaces. This makes them suitable for applications where color accuracy is essential, such as in retail displays and art galleries.
Efficiency and Brightness: Metal Halide lamps provide a high level of brightness, making them suitable for lighting large indoor and outdoor spaces, such as stadiums, parking lots, and industrial facilities.
Broad Spectrum: The broad spectrum of light produced by metal halide lamps is well-suited for horticultural and indoor plant growth applications, as it closely mimics natural sunlight and supports healthy plant development.
Longevity: Metal Halide lamps have a relatively long operational life compared to some other types of HID lamps.

Applications:

Outdoor Lighting: Metal Halide lamps are commonly used for illuminating large outdoor spaces like parking lots, sports arenas, and highways due to their high brightness and efficiency.
Indoor Commercial Lighting: They find applications in commercial settings such as retail stores, supermarkets, and exhibition halls where good color rendering is important for showcasing products.
Horticulture and Greenhouse Lighting: Metal Halide lamps are popular in horticultural lighting setups for promoting plant growth during different growth stages, especially in indoor or controlled environments.
Aquarium Lighting: Their ability to produce a broad spectrum of light makes them suitable for providing the necessary light spectrum for aquatic ecosystems in aquariums and marine exhibits.
Photography and Film Production: Metal Halide lamps have been used in photography studios and film sets, where accurate color reproduction is essential.
Street Lighting: While becoming less common due to newer technologies, metal halide lamps have historically been used for street and roadway lighting.
Industrial Lighting: In industrial settings like factories and warehouses, metal halide lamps are used to provide ample illumination for various tasks.

Limitations:

Warm-Up Time: Metal Halide lamps require a warm-up time to reach their full brightness, which can be a disadvantage in applications where instant illumination is needed.
Heat Generation: These lamps generate a significant amount of heat, which may require additional cooling mechanisms, especially in enclosed spaces.
Energy Consumption: Metal Halide lamps are not as energy-efficient as some newer lighting technologies, such as LEDs.

In recent years, Metal Halide lamps have faced competition from more energy-efficient lighting technologies like Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), which offer similar or better benefits with lower energy consumption and longer lifespans. However, Metal Halide lamps continue to find use in specific applications where their unique characteristics are advantageous.

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100W CL-E E40 Clear Super Tubular Lamp

Sylvania

26,10 €

Get optimal lighting conditions with the Sylvania Metal Halide 100W CL-E E40 Clear Super Tubular Lamp. This...
100W CO-E E40 Coated Super Elliptical Lamp

Sylvania

24,78 €

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150W CO-E E40 Coated Basic Elliptical Lamp

Sylvania

14,66 €

With Sylvania's Metal Halide 150W CO-E E40 Coated Basic Elliptical Lamp, you'll have the perfect solution for various...
250W CL-E E40 Clear Basic Tubular Lamp

Sylvania

14,69 €

Get optimal lighting with the Sylvania Metal Halide 250W CL-E E40 Clear Basic Tubular Lamp. With an energy efficiency...
250W CO-E E40 Coated Super Elliptical Lamp

Sylvania

33,96 €

The Metal Halide 250W CO-E E40 Coated Super Elliptical Lamp by Sylvania is the perfect choice for various...
400W CO-E E40 Coated Super Elliptical Lamp

Sylvania

39,21 €

Illuminate your space with the Metal Halide 400W CO-E E40 Coated Super Elliptical Lamp from Sylvania. This...
400W E40 230V Clear External Ignitor Lamp

Philips

42,02 €

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50W CO-E E27 Coated Super Elliptical Lamp

Sylvania

20,62 €

The Metal Halide 50W CO-E E27 Coated Super Elliptical Lamp by Sylvania is perfect for various applications. With an...
70W CL-E E27 Clear Basic Tubular Lamp

Sylvania

19,84 €

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70W CO-E E27 Coated Basic Elliptical Lamp

Sylvania

24,18 €

Illuminate your space with the Metal Halide 70W CO-E E27 Coated Basic Elliptical Lamp from Sylvania. This...
70W CO-E E27 Coated Super Elliptical Lamp

Sylvania

21,24 €

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HPI-T 1000W 543 E40

Philips

255,47 €

Metal Halide Lamp HPI-T 1000W 543 E40: High safety and comfort level with clear outer bulb. Minimal maintenance cost....
HPI-T 2000W 642 380V E40

Philips

192,32 €

Metal Halide Lamp HPI-T 2000W 642 380V E40: High safety and comfort level with clear outer bulb. Minimal maintenance...
HQI-E 250W d Pro E40 Coated

Osram

34,27 €

Metal Halide Lamp HQI-E 250W d Pro E40 Coated: High-quality metal halide lamp with quartz technology for enclosed...
HQI-T 1000W d E40

Osram

235,26 €

Metal Halide Lamp HQI-T 1000W d E40 - High-efficiency metal halide lamp for enclosed luminaires. Output up to 2000W,...
HQI-T 2000W d E40

Osram

229,24 €

Metal Halide Lamps HQI-T 2000W d E40: High-efficiency metal halide lamp for enclosed luminaires. Output of up to...
HQI-T 2000W N E SUPER 4400K

Osram

233,84 €

Get the Osram Metal Halide Lamp HQI-T 2000W N E SUPER 4400K for bright and unobtrusive illumination. With a color...
HQI-T 2000W n e super E40

Osram

282,98 €

Metal Halide Lamp HQI-T 2000W n e super E40 - High-efficiency metal halide lamp with a powerful output of up to...
HQI-T 2000W n i E40

Osram

218,17 €

Metal Halide Lamp HQI-T 2000W n i E40 - High-efficiency metal halide lamp for enclosed luminaires. Output of up to...
HQI-T 2000W n SN super E40

Osram

304,46 €

Metal Halide Lamp HQI-T 2000W n SN super E40 - High-efficiency metal halide lamp for enclosed luminaires. Outputting...
HQI-T 250W d Pro E40

Osram

42,85 €

Upgrade your lighting with the Metal Halide Lamp HQI-T 250W d Pro E40. These high-efficiency metal halide lamp...
HQI-T 400W d pro E40 Working NAV-ballast

Osram

32,14 €

Metal Halide Lamp HQI-T 400W d pro E40 Working with NAV-ballast: High-efficiency metal halide lamp with quartz...
Master Citywhite CDO TT Plus 100W 828 E40

Philips

53,89 €

Upgrade your outdoor lighting with the Metal Halide Lamp Master Citywhite CDO TT Plus 100W 828 E40. This ceramic...
Master Citywhite CDO TT Plus 150W 828 E40

Philips

48,23 €

Metal Halide Lamp Master Citywhite CDO TT Plus 150W 828 E40: Experience the brilliance of this ceramic metal halide...
Master Citywhite CDO TT Plus 250W 830 E40

Philips

94,15 €

Metal Halide Lamp Master Citywhite CDO TT Plus 250W 830 E40: Experience the brilliance of this ceramic metal halide...
Master Citywhite CDO TT Plus 50W 828 E27

Philips

51,03 €

Upgrade to high-quality white light with the Metal Halide Lamp Master Citywhite CDO TT Plus 50W 828 E27. Perfect for...
Master Citywhite CDO TT Plus 70W 828 E27

Philips

58,37 €

Upgrade your outdoor lighting with the Metal Halide Lamp Master Citywhite CDO TT Plus 70W 828 E27. This ceramic metal...
Master Citywhite CDO-ET Plus 100W 828 E40

Philips

48,23 €

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Master Citywhite CDO-ET Plus 150W 828 E40

Philips

48,23 €

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Master Citywhite CDO-ET Plus 50W 828 E27

Philips

61,33 €

The Metal Halide Lamp Master Citywhite CDO-ET Plus 50W 828 E27 by Philips offers optimal lighting conditions with a...
Master Citywhite CDO-ET Plus 70W 828 E27

Philips

48,23 €

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Master HPI-T 2000W 646 E40 220V CRP (230V)

Philips

439,10 €

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Master HPI-T Plus 250W 645 E40

Philips

36,76 €

Metal Halide Lamp Master HPI-T Plus 250W 645 E40: High safety and comfort level maintained over life. Minimal...
Master MHN LA 1000W 842 XWH X528

Philips

538,75 €

Metal Halide Lamp Master MHN LA 1000W 842 XWH X528: Compact quartz metal halide lamp with double-pinch for...
Master MHN LA 1000W 956 XWH X528

Philips

444,05 €

Metal Halide Lamp Master MHN LA 1000W 956 XWH X528: Compact quartz metal halide lamp with double-pinch for...
Master MHN LA 2000W 956 400V XWH X528

Philips

473,11 €

Metal Halide Lamp Master MHN LA 2000W 956 400V XWH X528: Compact quartz metal halide lamp with double-pinch for...
Master MHN SA 1800W 956 (P)SFC 20 6

Philips

501,05 €

Metal Halide Lamp Master MHN SA 1800W 956 (P)SFC 20 6: Compact quartz metal halide lamp for professional sports...
Master MHN SA 1800W 956 400V (P)SFC 20 6

Philips

501,05 €

Metal Halide Lamp Master MHN SA 1800W 956 400V (P)SFC 20 6: Compact quartz metal halide lamp with double-pinch for...
Master MHN SA 1800W 956 XW X830R

Philips

496,56 €

Metal Halide Lamp Master MHN SA 1800W 956 XW X830R: Compact quartz metal halide lamp with double-pinch for...
Master MHN SA 2000W 956 400V XW X830R

Philips

496,56 €

Metal Halide Lamp Master MHN SA 2000W 956 400V XW X830R: Compact quartz metal halide lamp with double-pinch for...
Master MHN SE 2000W 956 400V HO GX22

Philips

840,16 €

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Master MHN-LA 1000W 842 230V XWH UNP

Philips

368,11 €

Metal Halide Lamp Master MHN-LA 1000W 842 230V XWH UNP: Illuminate your space with the powerful Metal Halide Lamp...
Master MHN-LA 1000W 956 230V XWH UNP

Philips

385,66 €

Illuminate your space with the powerful Metal Halide Lamp Master MHN-LA 1000W 956. With a voltage of 230V and an XWH...
Master MHN-LA 2000W 842 400V XWH UNP

Philips

368,11 €

The Metal Halide Lamp Master MHN-LA 2000W 842 400V XWH UNP is a high-quality lighting solution that delivers...
Master MHN-LA 2000W 956 400V XWH UNP

Philips

642,81 €

The Metal Halide Lamp Master MHN-LA 2000W 956 400V XWH UNP is a high-quality lighting solution for your needs. With...
Master MHN-SA 1800W 956 (P)SFC 230V UNP

Philips

482,04 €

Illuminate your space with the powerful Metal Halide Lamp Master MHN-SA 1800W 956 (P)SFC 230V UNP. This high-quality...
Master MHN-SA 1800W 956 (P)SFC 400V UNP

Philips

482,04 €

Illuminate your space with the powerful Metal Halide Lamp Master MHN-SA 1800W 956 (P)SFC 400V UNP. This high-quality...
Master MHN-SA 1800W 956 230V XW UNP

Philips

482,04 €

Metal Halide Lamp Master MHN-SA 1800W 956 230V XW UNP: Illuminate your space with the powerful Metal Halide Lamp...