A Survey of the Methods of Testing the Electrostatic Sensitivity of Solids
Abstract
During the processing of ordnance items involving explosive or pyrotechnic materials, accidental explosions or fires are occasionally reported which are attributed to electrostatic discharges. To augment studies being conducted at Frankford Arsenal, a survey of literature and visits to other governmental and nongovernmental agencies were made to obtain information related to electrostatic considerations of solids which are explosive or inflammable. The findings include a description of potential problems and the measurement of their magnitude, along with a description of the various designs of equipment employed and methods used to conduct tests. Although the approaches and methods differ as influenced by materials and applications considered, in general, solids that cannot be initiated by electrostatic discharges with energies less than 0.015 joule are considered safe to handle.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0866472
Entities
People
- William E. Perkins
Organizations
- Frankford Arsenal