Exploring Phosphorescence in Gelatin, Celluloid, Paraffin and Ivory

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Phosphorescence is observed in materials such as gelatin, celluloid, paraffin, and ivory at lower temperatures. The discussion highlights that these materials exhibit this phenomenon due to their molecular structures, which allow for energy absorption and subsequent release over time. There is no expectation that phosphorescence is limited to higher temperatures, as the properties of these substances enable phosphorescence even in cooler conditions.

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gelatin, celluloid paraffin and ivory all exhibit phosphorescence at lower temperatures why is that?
 
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Um... because they do?
Is there some reason you would expect phosphorescence to only happen at "higher" temperatures?
Do you know how phosphorescence happens at all?
 

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