- Author
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VanSavage, J. F.
- Title
- Electrostatic Propensity of Garments Made of Nomex With One Percent Metal Fibers Compared With Flameproof Cotton. Final Report. August-December 1974.
- Coporate
- Army Armament Research and Development Command, Dover, NJ
- Report
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ARTSD-TR-80001; SBIE-AD-E400 510
November 1980
63 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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nomex fabrics
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fibers
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cotton fabrics
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flameproofing
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stainless steels
- Identifiers
- metal fibers; flameproof cotton; electrostatic propensity; stainless steel fibers; frictional electrification
- 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.).