The Effect of Temperature and Relative Humidity on the Accumulation of Electrostatic Charges on Fabrics and Primary Explosives

Abstract

The generation and accumulation of electrostatic charges on explosive powders and fabrics constitutes a potential hazard situation, especially in the handling and manufacture of primary explosives. The report reviews the relationship between relative humidity, temperature and the development of electrostatic charges and proposes standards of temperature and relative humidity appropriate for working with these materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0744759

Entities

People

  • A. C. Cleves
  • J. F. Sumner
  • R. M. Wyatt

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Azides
  • Control Knobs
  • Electrical Resistance
  • Electrometers
  • Electrostatic Charge
  • Explosives
  • Fabrics
  • High Humidity
  • Humidity
  • Lead Azides
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Moisture
  • Moisture Content
  • Resistance
  • Static Electricity
  • Textiles

Readers

  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Surface Coatings Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design