What Makes E Cigarettes Work?

In the ongoing fight against the dangers of conventional smoking, the e cigarette is a shining beacon of hope. This nifty gadget promises most of the enjoyment of smoking without the harmful, disease-causing stuff. Yet how does it actually work?

Parts

Electronic cigarettes have three main parts: a rechargeable lithium battery, a vaporization chamber, and a cartridge, all in more or less the shape and size of a conventional cig. The battery powers the vaporization chamber, which creates the vapor from the nicotine liquid inside it through the action of the atomizer. The cartridge, which also serves as the very mouthpiece of the e cig, holds the nicotine liquid.

Inhalation

To further enhance the “cigarette experience without the dangers” part, manufacturers see to it that users can use such products the way they would smoke conventional cigarettes. The inhalation process itself begins with the vaporization process, while other products have a button that activates the atomizer.

Liquid

The typical component of the liquid nicotine in e cigarettes is propylene glycol, an FDA-approved food additive. Certain e cigarette products contain varying amounts of nicotine, while others have none at all, so you can always pick the one that best suits your taste. Speaking of taste, you can take your pick of interesting flavors such as menthol, chocolate, apple, and caramel.