❓ How does an e-cigarette work?

An electronic cigarette, also known as an e-cigarette, works through a simple yet effective mechanism that produces vapour from e-liquid.

Here is an overview of how it works:

1. The battery

The battery is the central component of an e-cigarette. It provides the energy needed to operate the whole system. When you press the e-cigarette button, the battery sends an electric current.

2. The coil

The coil is a small metal component located inside the clearomiser (or atomiser). It consists of a heating wire (often stainless steel, Kanthal or nichrome) and is in direct contact with the e-liquid. When the battery sends electrical energy to the coil, it heats up and converts electrical energy into heat.

3. E-liquid vaporisation

The heat generated by the coil vaporises the e-liquid in the tank (or clearomiser tank). This liquid generally consists of propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine, flavourings and sometimes nicotine.

4. Inhaling the vapour

The vapour produced by the coil rises through the clearomiser chimney and exits through the drip tip (mouthpiece). The user inhales this vapour, replicating the experience of smoking but without tobacco combustion.

5. The airflow system

Most e-cigarettes feature an adjustable airflow system that controls the flow of air entering the device. This affects the vapour density, its temperature and the type of inhalation (direct or indirect).

6. Activation

The e-cigarette is generally activated by pressing a button, but some models work automatically as soon as the user inhales.

In short, when you activate your e-cigarette, the battery sends energy to the coil, which heats up and vaporises the e-liquid. The vapour produced is then inhaled by the user, offering an alternative to traditional tobacco.