Equilibrium ion content of water vapor in air

New data are presented giving equilibrium ion concentrations in moist air as functions of temperature and humidity. The ions are thought to be decomposition products of neutral water clusters which are found whenever cluster generation mechanisms such as evaporation or combustion are active. The tem...

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Published in:Journal of applied physics 1981-01, Vol.52 (4), p.2638-2641
Main Author: Carlon, Hugh R.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:New data are presented giving equilibrium ion concentrations in moist air as functions of temperature and humidity. The ions are thought to be decomposition products of neutral water clusters which are found whenever cluster generation mechanisms such as evaporation or combustion are active. The temperature dependence of the ion concentration can be modeled closely by the equilibrium ion product of water. The electrical conductivity of moist air is found to have a quadratic humidity dependence, suggesting that presently accepted electrostatic and insulator theories should be reviewed.
ISSN:0021-8979
1089-7550
DOI:10.1063/1.329061