What Are Electronic Cigarettes

Are you are smoker? If you are, you have probably already heard about the new technology called electronic cigarettes or e-cig for short. But what exactly is this new phenomenon about? Well it is a new way to smoke any type of tobacco product, whether it be a cigarette, a pipe, or cigar, it is meant to be an alternative way of smoking.

This device is battery operated and does not involve the use of tobacco or any type of combustion, it is all electronic. The way that it works is that it provides nicotine through the use of a solution called propylene glycol/nicotine which is vaporized and inhaled through the device. The nicotine doses can be flavored and offer the same physical sensation as if one was smoking a real cigarette.

They are shaped to look like a long tube, with the most common shape being that of a ballpoint pen but they can resemble the appearance of a real cigarette. Although there can be many different forms, they all have the following components:

•A mouthpiece or "cartridge" which is a small disposable cup that is at the end of the tube and made of plastic and can be refilled or replaced.

•Absorbent material - this is placed inside the device and contains the flavored nicotine liquid solution.

•Heating element or "atomizer"- this is the device that causes the liquid to vaporize in the mouthpiece for it to be inhaled when smoking electronic cigarettes.

•Rechargeable battery- this is a standard lithium-ion battery.

•Electronic circuits - the main one being an electronic airflow sensor, which is a mandatory component. Other circuits include an LED indicator light to signal operation of the device.

Due to the fact that these devices do not have the combustion of traditional tobacco, they are being marketed as a better and healthier alternative to smoking real tobacco and as a way to break the nicotine habit or addiction.

In conclusion, if you are looking for an alternative to having to go outside to brave harsh elements of the various seasons or are looking for a healthier alternative to smoking, then these electronic cigarettes may be for you. These cigarettes can provide you with the smoking sensation that you are used to and provide a wide variety of flavors without having to worry about the harmful effects of real tobacco.