Ionisation Voltage for Passing Down 5mm sq Tube 10mm in Air

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In summary, ionisation voltage is the minimum amount of voltage needed to ionise a gas, and it is important for passing down a 5mm sq tube as it determines the level of voltage needed for the flow of electricity. The 10mm distance in air is significant as it represents the space the electricity needs to travel through, and both the size of the tube and distance in air affect the ionisation voltage. Factors such as gas type, temperature, pressure, and impurities can also affect the ionisation voltage for passing down a 5mm sq tube 10mm in air.
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What voltage would I need to create a mobile ion cloud to pass down a 5mm sq plastic tube a distance of 10mm in air?
 
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Maybe look at the ionization energy of nitrogen or what ever other molecules you need to ionize . And once its ionized it will move in an E field . You could use a parallel plate capacitor to move the ions. You could use Gauss's law to find the E field in between the plates and then get the voltage from that. Or you could determine this experimentally.
 

1. What is ionisation voltage?

Ionisation voltage is the minimum amount of voltage needed to ionise a gas, meaning to remove electrons from the atoms and create ions.

2. Why is ionisation voltage important for passing down a 5mm sq tube?

Ionisation voltage is important for passing down a 5mm sq tube because it determines the level of voltage needed to create a conductive path through the gas in the tube. This is necessary for the flow of electricity.

3. What is the significance of a 10mm distance in air for ionisation voltage?

The 10mm distance in air is important because it represents the amount of space that the electricity needs to travel through in order to ionise the gas in the tube. The longer the distance, the higher the ionisation voltage needed.

4. How does the size of the tube and distance in air affect the ionisation voltage?

The size of the tube and distance in air both play a role in determining the ionisation voltage needed. A smaller tube and shorter distance will require a lower ionisation voltage, while a larger tube and longer distance will require a higher voltage.

5. What factors can affect the ionisation voltage for passing down a 5mm sq tube 10mm in air?

The main factors that can affect the ionisation voltage for passing down a 5mm sq tube 10mm in air include the type of gas in the tube, the temperature and pressure of the gas, and the presence of any impurities or contaminants in the gas.

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