iwant2beoz said:Thats what I thought. So when say a metal plasma decays does it recrystalise into a solid?
iwant2beoz said:So theoretically one could heat a metal to a gas, ioniz it then use it to coat a surface with a thin layer of metal?
Elements that can be plasmas are typically gases at standard temperature and pressure, such as hydrogen, helium, neon, and argon. However, any element can become a plasma if it is heated to a high enough temperature.
Elements become plasmas when they are heated to a high enough temperature that their electrons become separated from their nuclei, creating a cloud of charged particles.
Plasmas have unique properties compared to other states of matter, such as the ability to conduct electricity and respond to electromagnetic fields. They are also highly ionized and can be affected by magnetic fields.
Plasmas have a wide range of practical applications, including use in plasma TVs, fluorescent lights, and welding torches. They are also used in research and development for nuclear fusion and in industrial processes such as etching and surface treatment.
Studying plasmas is important for understanding the behavior of matter at extreme temperatures and for developing new technologies. It also has applications in fields such as astrophysics, fusion energy, and materials science.