Disposable vapes are simple, single-use electronic devices designed to vaporize e-liquid for inhalation. Here's how they work:
### **1. Basic Components**
A disposable vape consists of:
- **Battery** – A small, non-rechargeable lithium battery that powers the device.
- **E-liquid Reservoir** – Contains pre-filled e-liquid (usually nicotine salt-based).
- **Coil & Wick** – A heating element (coil) wrapped around an absorbent material (wick) that soaks up e-liquid.
- **Airflow Sensor** – Automatically activates when you inhale (no button needed).
- **Mouthpiece** – The part you draw vapor from.
### **2. How It Works**
- When you take a puff, the **airflow sensor** detects suction and activates the battery.
- The battery sends power to the **coil**, heating it up.
- The **wick** absorbs e-liquid from the reservoir, and the heated coil turns it into vapor.
- You inhale the vapor through the mouthpiece.
### **3. Disposable Nature**
- Once the e-liquid runs out or the battery dies, you throw the entire device away (some are rechargeable but still disposable after the liquid is gone).
- Most disposables last **300 to 10,000 puffs**, depending on size.
### **4. Safety & Regulation**
- Disposable vapes contain nicotine (usually 2% to 5% strength), which is addictive.
- Some countries ban them due to youth vaping concerns.
- Cheap or counterfeit disposables may have quality control issues (leaking, battery risks).
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