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product_id: 45927335
title: "HBO 100W / 2 Mercury Short-Arc Discharge Lamp"
brand: "osram"
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# 200 hours reliable lifespan 100W power for intense illumination 2200 lumens brightness HBO 100W / 2 Mercury Short-Arc Discharge Lamp

**Brand:** osram
**Price:** € 233.49
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔬 Illuminate brilliance with OSRAM’s precision power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HBO 100W / 2 Mercury Short-Arc Discharge Lamp by osram
- **How much does it cost?** € 233.49 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/45927335-hbo-100w-2-mercury-short-arc-discharge-lamp)

## Best For

- osram enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted osram brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision Arc Stability:** Engineered for unwavering high arc stability, ensuring consistent performance in critical scientific applications.
- • **Compact & Efficient Design:** Slim B10 globe shape with 22 lm/W efficiency fits seamlessly into specialized equipment.
- • **Broad Spectrum Illumination:** Delivers a powerful visible and UV light range, perfect for advanced microscopy and fluorescence techniques.
- • **Trusted by Industry Leaders:** OEM replacement for top microscope brands like Leica, Nikon, Olympus, and Zeiss—join the elite users.
- • **Optimized for Medical & Scientific Use:** Ideal for surgical lighting, fiber illumination, and UV curing, powering breakthroughs in research and healthcare.

## Overview

The OSRAM HBO 100W / 2 Mercury Short-Arc Discharge Lamp is a high-performance, 2200-lumen light source designed for demanding medical and scientific applications. With a stable arc, broad visible and UV spectrum, and a 200-hour lifespan, it’s the trusted OEM choice for leading microscope manufacturers, delivering reliable, intense illumination for microscopy, fluorescence, surgical lighting, and UV curing.

## Description

OSRAM HBO and HXP Mercury Short Arc Discharge Lamps (≤ 200W) are intense point sources that provide a broad spectrum through the visible and ultraviolet range. These lamps are optimal sources for fiber illumination devices for Medical, Scientific, and various Industrial markets. The broad spectrum makes these lamps ideal for microscopy and flourescent microscopy applications.With over 100 years in lighting, OSRAM is a leading manufacturer for specialty lighting across many markets and is known for providing reliable, high performance products.

Review: Came quickly - within 3 days, packaged well and it worked in my microscope lamp housing. Will buy more in the future as the bulb has a lifespan of only 200 hours which is standard for this type of bulb.

## Features

- Discharge lamp with intense point source providing a broad spectrum through the visible and ultraviolet range
- OEM replacement bulb for equipment in the medical & scientific fields, including microscopy, fluoresence, fiber illumination, surgical lighting, and UV curing
- Wattage: 100W, Voltage Range: 17-25V, Current: DC, Average Lifetime:200hrs
- Specially designed to ensure high arc stability
- Used by numerous microscope manufacturers, as Leica, Nikon, Olympus, and Zeiss

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0016GP0U2 |
| Accepted voltage frequency | 100 to 120 Volts and 60 Hertz |
| Average Life | 200 Hours |
| Beam Angle | 5 Degrees |
| Best Sellers Rank | #317,778 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #1 in Arc Lamps |
| Brand | OSRAM |
| Brightness | 2200 lumen |
| Bulb Base | B22D |
| Bulb Shape Size | B10 |
| Color Rendering Index | 178 |
| Control Method | App |
| Date First Available | September 20, 2007 |
| Efficiency | 22 lm/W |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04050300507095 |
| Incandescent Equivalent Wattage | 3.27 Watts |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 0.388 ounces |
| Item model number | 69217 |
| Light Color | White |
| Light Output Maximum | 2200 Lumens |
| Light Source Type | ['Mercury'] |
| Light Source Wattage | 100 Watts |
| Light Type | Mercury |
| Manufacturer | OSRAM |
| Material | fiber |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Consumption | 100 Watts |
| Power Source | DC Power Supply |
| Product Dimensions | 3.54 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches |
| Shape | Globe(G) |
| Special Feature | Base |
| Specific Uses For Product | Microscopy, Fluorescence, Fiber Illumination, Surgical Lighting, UV Curing |
| UPC | 046135692178 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Voltage | 25 Volts |
| Wattage | 100 watts |
| White Brightness | 2200 Lumens |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** OSRAM
- **Bulb Shape Size:** B10
- **Light Type:** Mercury
- **Special Feature:** Base
- **Wattage:** 100 watts

## Images

![HBO 100W / 2 Mercury Short-Arc Discharge Lamp - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BjKWTeV0L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How much volts does it run on**
A: Hello and thank you for your inquiry.  The Operational Voltage for the HBO100W/2  (Osram Product Code #69217) Lamp is given on the Osram Spec Sheet as 20 Volts but that does not tell the complete story.  The HBO100W/2 is a Mercury Discharge Lamp and the power supply in the microscope must work in concert with the lamp in two important phases - Ignition and Operation.  To strike the lamp to first turn it on, the power supply must deliver what is referred to as Ignition Voltage to the lamp.  That ignition voltage would be momentarily much higher than the 20 Volts which is given as the Operational Voltage.   Unfortunately Osram does not give the Ignition Voltage on their spec sheet as that can vary depending on the conditions necessary to strike the lamp.  The ignition voltage can change over time.  As the lamp ages, the ignition voltage necessary  to strike the lamp can change over time and circumstance.  Less voltage can be needed if the lamp strikes right away or is partially warm, more voltage if the lamp is difficult to strike or cold.   The amount of voltage delivered to ignite the lamp is a function of the power supply of the microscope and should be given as a range but unfortunately we cannot provide that range value as Osram does not provide that range for ignition on their spec sheet.   The operational voltage is given on the spec sheet as 20 Volts.  We hope this answers your question.

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**Q: We have an omax epi-fluorescence microscope (model m837flr). the manual says it uses a 100w hbo mercury arc lamp. is this lamp a suitable replacement?**
A: Hello - the short answer is yes - that can be used as a suitable replacement but there are other choices tied in with brand and average rated life.  There are 2 major companies that make such 100 Watt Mercury Lamps - Osram and Ushio.   Osram offers two versions of the 100 Watt HBO lamp and either can be used in the instrument interchangeably.  The difference between the two Osram lamps is the average rated life hours - others specs are the same for each.  The two versions are HBO100W/2 and HBO103W/2.    The Osram HBO100W/2 lamp might be referred to as the "standard" lamp - it is rated as 200 Average Life Hours.  The Osram HBO103W/2 lamp might be referred to as the "extended life" or "long life" lamp - it is rated as 300 Average Life Hours.  The HBO103W/2 lamp rated for 300 hours is usually priced preportinately higher.  Ushio mirrors the two choices of the Osram choices.  There is a standard lamp version and an extended/long life version.  The Ushio USH102DH is the Ushio version of the standard lamp offering 200 hours.  The Ushio USH103D is the Ushio version of the standard lamp offering 300 hours.  Hopefully we are not confusing you but there are actually 4 choices of lamps - all rated to be 100 watt - that would be compatible in your scope.  You may use any of them - HBO100W/2 (Osram Standard Life);  HBO103W/2  (Osram Extended Life);  USH102DH  (Ushio Standard Life); and USH103D  (Ushio Extended Life).   If you are not familiar with either brand, either Osram or Ushio are excellent quality brands and perform equally in microscopes and any of the 4 lamps can be purchased with confidence.

**Q: is this package of 2 lamps?**
A: Hello and thanks for your inquiry.  If you were to make a purchase under this Amazon Listing, 1 Lamp would be supplied.  We can see that there might be some confusion here.  

The manufacturer of the bulb is Osram and the "2" that appears happens to be the last digit of the Osram Part Number.  The complete Lamp part number is HBO100W/L2     When this item was posted the item for sale on Amazon, when being set up and entered into the computer field, the complete part number was altered and a space was inserted after the slash separating the last digit "2" from the part number.  We agree that the way it appears - "2 Mercury..." -  could be misunderstood and is confusing.   This manufacturer's part number in this case just happens to end in a 2.  We hope that makes it clear for you - you would get 1 lamp.

It would be more clear if the part number appeared as HBO100W/L2 with no separation of where the 2 appears.  We are one of several companies offering this lamp on Amazon but our Company,  Starrbrite Lighting is not the originator of this listing and we do not have control over the content of this listing and cannot change it.  Only the originator of the listing can change it.  If you were confused by the way it appears, others may also be confused.  We will point it out to Amazon.  Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

**Q: How much volts does it run on**
A: initial voltage range :  18 -23.   Ignition voltage (cold) : 850

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***N on November 21, 2019*

Came quickly - within 3 days, packaged well and it worked in my microscope lamp housing. Will buy more in the future as the bulb has a lifespan of only 200 hours which is standard for this type of bulb.

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