3.1.15. Ibal: set type of ionisation balance

3.1.15.1. Overview

For the plasma models, different ionisation balance calculations are possible.

Currently, the default set is Urdampilleta et al. (2017) The Table below lists the possible options.

Ionisation balance modes

Abbrevation	Reference
reset	default (=u17)
ar85	Arnaud & Rothenflug (1985)
ar92	Arnaud & Raymond (1992) for Fe,
	Arnaud & Rothenflug (1985) for the other elements
bryans09	Bryans et al. (2009)
u17	Urdampilleta et al. (2017) (default)

3.1.15.2. Syntax

The following syntax rules apply:

ibal #a : Set the ionisation balance to set #a with #a in the table above.

ibal show : Show the currently active ionisation balance.

3.1.15.3. Examples

ibal reset : Take the standard ionisation balance

ibal ar85 : Take the Arnaud & Rothenflug ionisation balance