How Exactly Does an E-cigarette Work?

They’re rapidly becoming the replacement for traditional cigarettes, but do any of us really know what makes up an e-cigarette, or how one works?

According to a new report, sales of electronic cigarettes — or “vapourisers” — across the largest supermarkets in Britain rose 49.5% in 2014, with an estimated 17.3 million devices sold.

Despite this boom in popularity there is still a vast amount of the population who has never heard of the e-cigarette or “vaping” before.

What makes up an e-cig?

A standard e-cigarette consists of four main parts…

- Atomiser

- Power Button

- Battery

- Charger Point

How do they work?

A heating element at one end aerosolises a liquid nicotine solution, and the vapor is inhaled through a mouthpiece.

Can they help people stop smoking?

A study of over nearly 6,000 smokers conducted by UCL, principally funded by Cancer Research UK, claims people attempting to quit without professional help are 60 per cent more like likely to succeed using e-cigarettes.

What does one look like?

You can take a look at a breakdown of an e-cigarette in an infographic provided by Phoenix eLiquid below.