What’s the physics/chemistry of a transformer explosion? Why is it bright blue? I’m guessing plasma forming due to the voltage?
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Doesn't the color depend on the gas a la Xenon, Neon, etc.?
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Nitrogen seemed more purple based on my google searches. It looks like the color is somewhat specific to our atmosphere:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_
"it was originally named after the ionized air glow produced during electrical discharges"
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