Magazine Article

Hall-Effect Thruster Utilizing Bismuth as Propellant

TBMG-3362

11/01/2008

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A laboratory-model Hall-effect spacecraft thruster was developed that utilizes bismuth as the propellant. Xenon was used in most prior Hall-effect thrusters. Bismuth is an attractive alternative because it has a larger atomic mass, a larger electron- impact- ionization cross-section, and is cheaper and more plentiful.

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"Hall-Effect Thruster Utilizing Bismuth as Propellant," Mobility Engineering, November 1, 2008.
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Nov 1, 2008
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TBMG-3362
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English