Graduate Relation of ionisation voltage vs. pressure for hydrogen

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between ionization voltage and pressure for hydrogen gas in a metallic chamber connected to a high positive voltage source. It is debated whether the voltage required to ionize hydrogen varies with pressure while keeping the mass constant. Participants argue that the electric field inside a conductor filled with neutral hydrogen would not lead to ionization, as there would be no potential difference. The conversation also highlights the significant forces and energies involved in ionization, suggesting that practical considerations limit the feasibility of achieving complete ionization in such a setup. Ultimately, the complexity of the interactions at play emphasizes the need for careful calculations and understanding of physical principles.
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It surely will.
 
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T C said:
As per your explanation, if a 1 meter long hollow conducting box has just 2 Coulomb of charge, the force created by the Coulomb force will rip it up. And, so far, what math you have done other than calculating the force between two Coulomb charges?
Was this addressed to me? No more calculations are necessary to demonstrate the huge forces involved.
Are you still arguing against the fact that the energy involved is not n times the energy of ionisation of a single atom, but the sum of all the potentials? The last 30 posts have ben wasted if you are.
 

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