Diffusion

Introduction

In the world of cannabis and smoking devices, diffusion refers to the dispersion and cooling of smoke through water and air before inhalation.

Diffusion happens naturally but can be enhanced via percolation devices to create smoother, less harsh hits.

Let’s take a closer look at diffusion and how it works.

What is Diffusion? 

Diffusion is the physical process of a gas like smoke dispersing and moving through another substance due to a concentration gradient.

It involves the smoke passing through barriers like water or small openings that break it up into finer particles with more surface area.

In bongs and dab rigs, the smoke leaving the bowl or nail is hot, dense, and harsh.

By routing it through water and percolators, diffusion occurs, breaking up the smoke into tiny bubbles that cool and become easier to inhale.

Additional air mixes in for further smoothing. Quality glass also prevents heat loss and allows for optimal diffusion.

Benefits of Diffusion

The benefits of enhanced smoke diffusion include:

• Cools smoke for more comfortable inhalation
• Filters out undesirable components
• Smoothes smoke by breaking up particles
• Allows for bigger hits without irritation
• Preserves flavors better than no diffusion

Overall, diffusion makes the smoking experience markedly more enjoyable while requiring less effort and minimizing health risks.