What is an ion ?

An ion is an atom or a molecule that has gained or lost one or several electrons.
The electrons are negatively charged.

• a loss of electron(s) corresponds to a global positive charge : it is then called a cation : it is the case for the Copper and Silver ions.
• a gain of electron(s) corresponds to a global negative charge : it is then called an anion.

What is ionization?

Ionisation consists in tearing one or several electrons off the electronic structure of the atom, turning it thus into an ion.

How does the copper-silver ionization work?

A pair of electrodes composed of an anode and a cathode is placed in a chamber, bathed by water. A low-voltage current is sent towards these electrodes. The atoms that are the furthest away from the anode lose one or two electrons, thus becoming positive ions. During this process, the ions are carried away by the flow of water.

How do the Copper and Silver ions purify the water?

The Copper ion destroys the legionellae and other bacteria by piercing the extern protective membrane of the cell and thus disrupt its equilibrium (the osmotic equilibrium). The silver ions are used to interrupt the DNA production, thus preventing the cellular reproduction, and hasten the lyse phase of the bacteria. It is totally harmless for the human beings, animals and plants.

How do you control the ionization ?

The electrodes are connected to a central unit that manages the system ( produces more or less ions)