What is a carbon filament light bulb?
In its simplest terms, carbon filament light bulbs are light bulbs powered by an organic fiber. The carbon filament light bulb was originally developed by Joseph Swan and Thomas Edison.The FirstSwan and Edison used organic threads such as cotton or bamboo for the first light bulbs. To prepare these filaments they would heat them until they were strictly carbon.FlashingPutting the carbon filament into an atmosphere of hydrocarbon gas increased the efficiency of the filament. This was patented by William Sawyer and Albon Man.CelluloseTaking the original idea of natural fibers, a number of different people worked on making amorphous cellulose filaments. Making filaments in this way lead to mass production of light bulbs.GEM FilamentA new heating process invented by Willis R. Whitney lead to a hardened surface of the filament. This allowed the filament to last even longer.TungstenIn modern days, the original carbon filament has been replaced by tungsten metal filaments.
