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Fire Equipment: The Ionization Smoke detector works with the help of ions. Ionization smoke detector cannot be used without seeking the prior permission of the concerned government authority. Since ionization smoke detector calls for working under a process that may involve hazardous process lot of formalities have to be complied with before using an ionization detector.
What are Ionization Smoke Detectors:
The Ionization smoke detector also has a chamber like photo electric smoke alarm. The Ions are created as a result of the reaction between oxygen and nitrogen and the alpha particles produced by a Americium an important constituent of Ionization smoke detector. The Electricity can pass through these icons and therefore they regulate the movement of electric power within these electrodes. If smoke enters the chamber with the flow of electricity is disturbed as the alpha which is engulfed by a large smoke. Finally, the alarm gets triggered and you can take necessary measures to save your life and the lives of your loved ones apart from property.
How do they Work?
The Ionization smoke detectors are very useful to deduct smoke in areas that are prone to rapid fires. The detector consists of a smoke alarm made of radio active material. The radio active material is very thick but also has enough space to accommodate the alpha particles that pass through. The chamber consists of two metal plates carrying both positive and negative charges. The atoms travel in an opposite directions i.e. the positive ones are transmitted to the negative plate and similarly the negative ones are transmitted to the positive plates.
Once the smoke passes through the chamber there is a disturbance in the electricity flow. As a result of this disturbance the passage of electricity takes place in a slow pace and below the minimum speed. This triggers the alarm. In the absence of smoke the transfer of icons to the positive and negative ends takes place freely. Besides the smoking particles combustion gases also induce the alpha particles that produce the icons and thereby disturb the flow of electricity. As a result of the interaction between icons, alpha particles and smoke particles the electricity circuit breaks and the alarm is automatically triggered.
The Flammable liquids, loosely packaged light combustibles and kitchen grease are the ones belonging to this category. It is very difficult to control rapid fire breaks without the help of ionization smoke detectors because they have the ability to expand quickly and cause irreparable loss.
Thus the Ionization smoke detectors have greatly helped to prevent rapid fires from causing huge losses to lives and property.
