Is a black light the same as a UV light?
A black light emits a type of UV light, but they are not interchangeable terms. Black lights produce UVA (long wave) light, along with a small amount of visible light. Black lights do not produce UVB (medium wave) or UVC (short wave) light.Source:GE Lighting; Ballast and Fluorescent Tubes FAQsUltraViolet Spectrum Frequencies – Wavelength Summary Chart; Vaughn Aubuchon; Sept.
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