Lamp That 'Kills' Coronavirus Announced: Here's Its Price

Ushio, a lighting equipment manufacturer based in Japan, The world's first ultraviolet (UV) lamp that 'kills' coronavirus announced. Developed in conjunction with Columbia University Care 222 UV of the lamp; It is generally planned to be used in places where there is high human circulation and the possibility of transmission of the virus is high, such as public transportation, elevators and offices.

Ultraviolet lamps are currently used especially in the medical and food industries. sterilization It is widely used as a tool. But these lamps skin cancer and eye diseases Because of this, they cannot serve the same purpose in places where people are present.

The world's first coronavirus-killing UV lamp: Ushio Care 222 UV

The UV lamp announced by Ushio is unlike the traditional 254 nanometer wavelength ultraviolet light used in the medical and food industry. ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 222 nanometers It emits light, and according to the company's claim, this light poses no danger to either the skin or the eyes.

According to Ushio's claim, when Care 222 UV is installed on the ceiling, it will affect all surfaces and objects in a 3 square meter area 2.5 meters away from the lamp. It manages to 'kill' 99 percent of bacteria and viruses. (We can also say 'inactivates' since viruses are not living creatures.) According to Ushio, a study conducted by Hiroshima University confirmed that 222 nanometer ultraviolet rays are effective in neutralizing the coronavirus.

With a weight of 1.2 kilograms, Care 222 UV is suitable for use when a thick-covered book is thick and 300,000 Japanese Yen (approximately 21,920 TL + taxes) It is offered for sale with a price tag. The company is currently accepts orders only from medical institutionsHe stated that, however, the product will be supplied to other customers in the future by ensuring the balance of supply and demand.