Antistatic deviceAn antistatic device is any device that reduces, dampens, or otherwise inhibits electrostatic discharge, or ESD, which is the buildup or discharge of static electricity. ESD can damage electrical components such as computer hard drives, and even ignite flammable liquids and gases. Many methods exist for neutralizing static electricity, varying in use and effectiveness depending on the application. Antistatic agents are chemical compounds that can be added to an object, or the packaging of an object, to help deter the buildup or discharge of static electricity.
Triboélectricitévignette|Des billes de polystyrène s'accrochent à la fourrure d'un chat en raison de l'électricité statique. La triboélectricité (du grec tribein qui signifie « frotter » et ēlektron qui signifie « ambre », racine du mot électricité) est le phénomène électrostatique créé par la mise en contact de deux matériaux de nature différente. Il survient lorsqu'une partie des électrons de la surface de contact de l'un des deux matériaux est transférée à l'autre et que ce transfert subsiste lors de la séparation.
Static electricityStatic electricity is an imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material or between materials. The charge remains until it is able to move away by means of an electric current or electrical discharge. Static electricity is named in contrast with current electricity, where the electric charge flows through an electrical conductor or space, and transmits energy. A static electric charge can be created whenever two surfaces contact and or slide against each other and then separated.
