Physical StructureThe CRT contains atoms as part of its physical components, like glass walls, metal electrodes (cathode and anode), and the phosphor coating on the screen are all made of atoms (e.g., silicon, oxygen, carbon, metals like tungsten).Residual GasEven though CRTs are evacuated to a near-vacuum (pressure ~10-6 torr), trace amounts of gas atoms (like nitrogen or oxygen) remain. These can become ionized if struck by electrons, contributing to minor effects like faint glows.Cathode MaterialThe cathode itself is typically made of a metal or oxide-coated metal (e.g., barium oxide on nickel). These are crystalline solids composed of atoms, and their outermost electrons become the "free" electrons emitted in the CRT.>mfw the medium in a CRT is designed to be as close to atom-free as possible, but it’s not perfectly atom-free
>>16826787>the crt contains atoms as part of its physical componentsanon... everything does.
>>16826787I contain chemicals btw
>>16826787oh my particles
Mooooooom look I became particles agaaiiin!
>>16826790go easy, his village just got internet a few months ago
