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|Meaning=Quantitative measure of the [[velocity]] of ions in an [[electric field]] of unit strength. | |||
|Explanation=The mobility can be expressed as <blockquote>[[File:ams2001glos-Me13.gif|link=|center|ams2001glos-Me13]]</blockquote> where ''v'' is the velocity of the [[ion]] and ''E'' is the [[electric field strength]]. The units are square meters per volt per second. Heavier ions will have lower mobilities than lighter ones and values of mobility vary inversely with [[density]], producing slower mobilities near the earth's surface. | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:55, 29 March 2024
Quantitative measure of the velocity of ions in an electric field of unit strength.
The mobility can be expressed as
where v is the velocity of the ion and E is the electric field strength. The units are square meters per volt per second. Heavier ions will have lower mobilities than lighter ones and values of mobility vary inversely with density, producing slower mobilities near the earth's surface.
