How does ozone production work?
Ozone production involves a process that transforms ordinary oxygen molecules into highly reactive ozone gas. The most used method for ozone generation is known as corona discharge. In this process, a high-voltage electrical discharge is applied to a stream of oxygen or air. This discharge breaks down the oxygen molecules (O2) into individual oxygen atoms. These atoms then collide with other oxygen molecules, forming ozone (O3). The energy from the electrical discharge provides the necessary activation energy to facilitate this conversion.
Another method for ozone production is ultraviolet (UV) radiation. In this approach, oxygen or air is exposed to specific wavelengths of UV light, typically in the range of 185 to 254 nanometers. The UV light breaks the oxygen molecules apart, allowing them to recombine as ozone.
