- Xenon is used in high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps, which are used in a variety of applications, including:
- Automotive headlamps
- Street lights
- Stadium lights
- Movie projectors
Medical imaging
- Xenon is used as a contrast agent in CT (computed tomography) scans.
- Xenon gas is injected into the patient's bloodstream to help make certain organs and tissues more visible on the scan.
Anesthesia
- Xenon is sometimes used as an anesthetic.
- It is particularly useful for patients who are allergic to other anesthetics.
Rocket propulsion
- Xenon is used as a propellant in ion thrusters.
- Ion thrusters are used to power satellites and spacecraft.
Nuclear medicine
- Xenon-133 is a radioactive isotope of xenon that is used in ventilation studies.
- Ventilation studies help to assess lung function.