Hall-Effect Thruster Utilizing Bismuth as Propellant
TBMG-3362
11/01/2008
- Content
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.
- Citation
- "Hall-Effect Thruster Utilizing Bismuth as Propellant," Mobility Engineering, November 1, 2008.