Hi,
Im working on a high voltage spark ignition circuit, during testing, an inch/25.4mm arc is constantly being produced.
Just wondering is the ozone that is given off, in any way harmful to the health over a period of time. (eg. radiation?..etc)


Thanks in advance.
Regards NM

 

Hi,
Im working on a high voltage spark ignition circuit, during testing, an inch/25.4mm arc is constantly being produced.
Just wondering is the ozone that is given off, in any way harmful to the health over a period of time. (eg. radiation?..etc)

Ozone is definitely a health hazard, especially to sensitive individuals. It is NOT a radiation hazard, although a spark gap can produce X-rays. You should do some Googling on ozone health risks.

 

Hello,

Ozone will react with a lot of stuff.
It can be rather agressive as it want to get rid of an Oxygen molecule.
See the wiki for more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone

Bertus

 

Thanks for the help.
Regards NM