Why Do Ion Thrusters Use Xenon? KSP Doesn't Teach

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.

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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.

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Genres : Documentary News

Release date : Jan 16, 2017

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official YouTube channel

Language : English

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