First Uses of the Periodic Table Element -Xenon

First Uses of the Periodic Table Element -Xenon. The Early Days of Xenon: Pioneering Uses and Displacement. When first discovered in 1898 by Sir William Ramsay and Morris Travers, xenon provoked great scientific curiosity due to its unusual properties. For many years, this noble gas found applications in a variety of fields due to its unique characteristics. However, over time, advancements in technology and the development of more efficient alternatives have rendered xenon less suitable for these initial applications. In this article, we explore the remarkable early uses of xenon and why it has gradually fallen out of favor.