Question for those in the know

[John66]

Hello everyone, nice to be here. Question: I just read that the boiling point of nic is 477 degrees F. Does this mean that your TC mod has to be set at 477 or higher? I realize this could be a stupid question, but someone needs to ask it? Take care.

 

[untar]

You're not boiling the nicotine, you're evaporating the PG/VG/H2O and the nic comes along for the ride which already happens at lower temperatures.
A good rule of thumb maximum for TC is 450°F as the production of potentially harmful substances (though still in very very low amounts) starts to increase there.

 

[BrotherBob]

Hello everyone, nice to be here. Question: I just read that the boiling point of nic is 477 degrees F. Does this mean that your TC mod has to be set at 477 or higher? I realize this could be a stupid question, but someone needs to ask it? Take care.

Welcome and glad you joined.
I have provided a little more information which might help evaluate the properties of TC.
Temperature Control: What It Can Mean for You
https://spinfuel.com/all-about-temperature-control/
Temperature Control
Temp Controlled Vaping Rocks
Temperature Control Explained | E-Cigarette Forum

 

[choochoogranny]

Hello, John 66, and welcome. Can't answer your question, but I love hot, billowing, steamy showers and bet the hot water doesn't come close to boiling........although my fanny sure can turn red!

 

[Upinsmoke]

Liquids start to vaporize long before their boiling point. The nicotine will be carried in the vapour of the PG and VG .
However a similar thought occurred to me.
In cooking you often add booze for flavour and evaporate off the alcohol. So the liquid with the lowest boiling point, the alcohol , is vaporizing first.
When vaping does the PG vaporize faster than the VG which has a higher boiling point.
Any one know?
Or care !