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1. Static Electricity

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   Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Material Integrity
   Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)/) is the sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects caused by contact, an electrical breakdown of the insulating material between them, or both. While most materials act as insulators, preventing charge mobility, certain materials are specifically engineered to manage or suppress static accumulation.
   Materials used in sensitive environments, such as those involved in early 20th-centur…

2. Static Electricity

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   The Effect of Humidity and Ionization
   The tendency for static electricity to build up is inversely related to ambient humidity. Water vapor in the air is inherently polar) and acts as a weak conductor, providing a path for charge leakage, thereby dissipating accumulated static charge relatively quickly. In extremely dry conditions (low humidity), insulating materials retain their charge for much longer periods.
   The interaction between static fields and […