Electrostatic Propensity of Garments Made of Nomex with One Percent Metal Fibers Compared with Flameproof Cotton

Abstract

Garments which are worn by munitions handlers have a tendency to accumulate high electrostatic voltages depending on garment material, type of shoes worn, humidity, temperature, and composition of flooring. This test study compared garments made of flameproof cotton with garments made of two types of material woven from Nomex with 1% metal fibers. Electrostatic charge was measured using two methods: Hand discharge to an electrometer and a static meter gun held at 5, 15.25, and 30.5 cm (2, 6, and 12 in).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA092347

Entities

People

  • John F. Van Savage

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter IED
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Clothing
  • Electrometers
  • Electrostatic Charge
  • Explosives
  • Fabrics
  • High Voltage
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Measurement
  • Metal Fibers
  • Military Research
  • Power Supplies
  • Static Electricity
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Methods
  • Textiles

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