Triboelectric Materials
Which materials are the worst for getting a static charge?
Below is a chart showing some common materials that maybe used in every day life and work. The center area (yellow) represents materials that tend to be neutral, in that their molecules are very well balanced. Metals like nickel, copper and silver also conduct electric current well. What it doesn't show is liquids which are the usual cause of fires and explosions.
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Triboelectric Materials |
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Acquires a more positive charge + |
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| Human Hands |
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| Asbestos | |
| Rabbit Fur | |
| Acetate | |
| Glass | |
| Mica | |
| Human Hair | |
| Nylon | |
| Wool | |
| Fur | |
| Lead | |
| Silk | |
| Aluminum | |
| Paper | |
| Cotton | |
| Steel | |
| Wood | |
| Amber | |
| Sealing Wax |
These materials tend to be neutral in picking up or generating a static charge. |
| Hard Rubber | |
| MYLARä | |
| Nickel | |
| Copper | |
| Silver | |
| UV Resist or Photo-Conductive | |
| Brass, SS |
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| Gold, Platinum | |
| Sulfur | |
| Acetate, Rayon | |
| Celluloid | |
| Polyester | |
| Styrene (Styrofoam) | |
| Orlon | |
| Acrylic | |
| SARANä | |
| Polyurethane | |
| Polyethylene | |
| Polypropylene | |
| PVC (Vinyl) | |
| KEL-F | |
| Silicon | |
| Teflon | |
| Silicone Rubber | |
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Acquires a more negative charge - |
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