Summary Xenon is the chemical of choice for ion engines even over comparable chemicals such as argon which is cheaper. Xenon has it happens produces twice the thrust per atom because it's much greater mass gives it more momentum and it is easier to ionize. But slightly more massive and even easier to ionize, cesium remains on engineers radar.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Scott Manley
Genres : Documentary News
Release date : Jan 16, 2017
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official YouTube channel
Language : English
Summary Xenon is the chemical of choice for ion engines even over comparable chemicals such as argon which is cheaper. Xenon has it happens produces twice the thrust per atom because it's much greater mass gives it more momentum and it is easier to ionize. But slightly more massive and even easier to ionize, cesium remains on engineers radar.
Genres : Documentary News
Release date : Jan 16, 2017
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official YouTube channel
Language : English