Abstract: A low-pressure mercury vapor discharge lamp is provided with a discharge vessel (10). The discharge vessel comprises tubular end portions (11; 11′), which each have a longitudinal axis (12; 12′). The discharge vessel (10) encloses a discharge space (18) containing a filling of mercury and an inert gas in a gastight manner. Electrodes (20; 20′) are arranged in the discharge space (18). An auxiliary amalgam is provided on a carrier (25; 25′) in the proximity of the electrodes (20; 20′). According to the invention, a part of the carrier (25; 25′) is arranged in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis (12; 12′). Preferably, a stem (21; 21′) in the tubular end portion (11; 11′) carries, apart from the electrode (20; 20′), a support in the form of a wire (23; 23′) or an extended exhaust tube, which support carries the carrier (25; 25′). In an alternative embodiment, the carrier is clamped directly onto the stem.

Abstract: Process of separating hydrogen chloride and tetrafluoroethylene by extractively distilling a mixture thereof in the presence of an extractant that substantially alters the relative volatilities of the hydrogen chloride and the tetrafluoroethylene, for example, a perhalogenated organic extractant, such as perfluorocyclobutane, hexafluoropropylene or 1,1,2-trifluoro-1,2,2-trichloroethane.