USES AND

APPLICATION OF
ULTRA VIOLET
Group 5
ULTRA VIOLET
UV radiation was discovered in 1801 when
the German physicist 
Johann Wilhelm Ritter
ultraviolet rays are invisible to humans,
although people can sometimes perceive
light at shorter wavelengths than this.
VITAMIN D
During exposure
to sunlight UV
produces vitamin
D, which our
Bodies need.
TANNING EFFECT
UV lamps are used
in sun beds to give
the users a sun
tan effect
DISINFECTION AND
STERILIZATION
Some bacteria present
in washing are
inactivated by
exposure to UV
It also helps sterilize
water.
HIGHLIGHTER
Flourescent dye
enables the ink
to reflect in
sunlight
PHOTOTHERAPY
UV lamps
provides many
medical benefits
for skin conditions like
acne, jaundice, psoriasis
eczema ect.
UV LAMPS
Used in banks to
identify fake money
LIGHTED SIGNS
Used for
illuminating
emergency exits
in public places or
marketing and
brand awareness purposes
2 TRUTHS 1 LIE
A. UV is used to disinfect
B. UV was discovered by Jonas Wilhem
Ritter
C. Flourescent dye is used in highlighters
2 TRUTHS 1 LIE
A. UV was discovered in 1801
B. UV is used to give a tan effect
C. UV produces Vitamin C
2 TRUTHS 1 LIE
A. UV doesn’t have medical benefits
B. UV is visible in to humans
C. UV lamps are used in banks