Will we ever see ceramic heating elements in atomizers?

[Tyler2.0]

Ceramic elements are way more durable than a thin nicrome wire.

I wish i had a kiln, i would totally make a prototype.

I can imagine a small nail shape element. sharp, pointed and recessed (where it is now) so that it stabs into the cart filler when cart is attatched. (im referring to 510 atomizer, since thats all i've used)

the ceramic molded over the nicrome wire will allow the heat source to be more direct, and the rigidity of the ceramic will basically allow it to last forever.

my box vaporizer uses these elements.

http://www.made-in-china.com/image/...ting-Element-for-Soldering-Irons-SN-1121-.jpg

make it 1/64 the size and make it pointy and there ya go

 

[tmbrown327]

Just guessing, but I'd think the ceramic would be harder to keep the gunk off, being somewhat porous on the surface. Guess it depends on the surface finish. Heat retention? Would that be good or bad? More power to get to the same vaping temperature? No doubt it would be a lot sturdier, at least theoretically.

 

[D. Waterhouse]

The part of the bridge that touches the cart filler is a wick and doesn't get very hot under normal use. the vapor is produced deeper in.

 

[Tyler2.0]

the thermal properties of ceramic are pretty much the same as glass. you can use the same exact size element required no more or less power consumption.

ceramic... is not porous at all... unless you use cheapest of clays out there

 

[tmbrown327]

Yup, didn't really mean porous, more the surface finish. Unless it's glazed, the finish is kind of pitted.

 

[HighTech]

the thermal properties of ceramic are pretty much the same as glass. you can use the same exact size element required no more or less power consumption.

ceramic... is not porous at all... unless you use cheapest of clays out there

What about heat up time? The coil now is pretty instant. Would a ceramic element be as quick? I would think it would probably be pretty close due to the small size. Glazed or not? Any thoughts on this?

 

[Craig Patterson]

Ceramic is great for "dry" environments... but not for wet ones. You get mad that your atomizer clogs now? Wait till it starts collecting, and drying on the rough surface of the ceramic. Not to mention it wont heat up as fast... and you would have more battery drain.

Metal filaments are the only way to go...

Craig

 

[Bluerooster]

Ceramic is great for "dry" environments... but not for wet ones. You get mad that your atomizer clogs now? Wait till it starts collecting, and drying on the rough surface of the ceramic. Not to mention it wont heat up as fast... and you would have more battery drain.

Metal filaments are the only way to go...

Craig

Initial heat up will take longer, as will cool-down. So once it's warm it should vape with no more current drain (average) than any other atty.
As to the texture of the surface, that all depends on the quality of the clay, and the glaze used.

 

[Traver]

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