| 摘要 |
A low-pressure mercury-vapor discharge lamp is provided with a discharge vessel and a first and a second end portion (12a). The discharge vessel encloses a discharge space provided with a filling of mercury and an inert gas in a gastight manner. Each end portion (12a) supports an electrode (20a) arranged in the discharge space. An electrode shield (22a) encompasses the electrodes (20a) and, according to the invention, carries an electric current during operation, and is at a temperature >=250° C., preferably >=450° C., during nominal operation of the discharge lamp. Preferably, a first current supply conductor (30a) electrically contacts a first current divider (23a), which is electrically connected to a second current divider (23a') via a shell-shaped body (24a). Said second current divider (23a') electrically contacts the electrode (20a), which is connected to the second current supply conductor (30a'). the electrode shield (22a) is made from stainless steel, in particular a chromium nickel steel. Preferably, the heat dissipation of the electrode shield (22a) during nominal operation ranges between 0.1 and 10 Watts. Preferably, the electrode shield (22a) is made from a ceramic material or carbon. The discharge lamp exhibits a comparatively low mercury consumption.
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