High purity argon gas sealed in fused silica ampoule, purity 99.999%
Length ~ 100 mm x 10mm dia. Fused silica ampoules can be used for higher temperatures up to 800 degrees C.
This ampoule was especially made for experiments with microwafe & high voltage.
On the picture on the left you see the illuminated ampoule. Connected to a 5000V/35kHz transformer via two metal loops. The transformers can be obtained here
Here a video of an ampoule in the microwave oven: After about 5 – 6 seconds the oven should be turned off to avoid damage of the glass.
