What else should I know about ozone emission from ionization experiments?

[Magic_Matt!]

So I'm preparing to run an experiment involving Ionization. Unfortunately during my research, I've found out that when air is ionized (much like a lightning strike) it produces ozone. I learned that ozone molecules are unstable and usually dissipate back into O2 molecules in about 20 minutes, depending on temperature. Is there anything else I should know? I'm trying to do more research but detailed information is proving a challenge to find.

[Edit] Oh, and I also know about the respiratory problems it can cause, and that if it is created in an environment of a high temperature, it can explode because it is so unstable. But additional info would be greatly appreciated

 

[Dale]

Ozone can really aggravate respiratory conditions such as asthma.

 

[whybother]

Ozone also has a weird smell, you'll know when you make it.

 

[Lok]

Ozone also has a weird smell, you'll know when you make it.

The smell is the one you feel near a working photocopier (xerox) as it basically produces ozone.
It can explode although not a very powerful explosion, because it can expand it's volume only about 3 times in laboratory condistions (not much chance of that). It is much more flammable than oxygen and more reacting. So it might oxidize some metals that are considered stainless.

 

[Dale]

http://hazard.com/msds/mf/cards/file/0068.html

 

[Borek]

dissipate back into O2 molecules in about 20 minutes

This is half life most likely.