Thermodynamic properties of charged ions

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This discussion focuses on the thermodynamic properties of charged ions, specifically CsCl, Cs2Cl+, CsCl2-, Cs3Cl2+, and Cs2Cl3-. The user seeks documents and resources related to these properties to support research on why heavier ions are preferred in spacecraft applications. A key conclusion is that heavier ions, when accelerated by the same potential difference, carry more momentum, making them advantageous for propulsion in space environments.

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Hello! I would like to ask anyone who can have documents about the thermodynamic properties of CsCl, Cs2Cl+, CsCl2-,Cs3Cl2+,Cs2cl3- to send me the links please. or anything else that can be related to thermodynamic properties of heavy ions.
Actually i want to make a research on their thermodynamic properties and see why heavier ions are the most used in spacecraft rather than lighter ones.
Thank you
 
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kthouz said:
why heavier ions are the most used in spacecraft rather than lighter ones.

Heavier ions carry more momentum per ion if accelerated by the same potential difference.

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