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Static electricity is an objective natural phenomenon, which can be generated in many ways, such as contact, friction, peeling and so on. Electrostatic protection technology, such as the electronic industry, semiconductor, petroleum industry, weapon industry, textile industry, rubber industry and military fields, seeks to reduce the loss caused by static electricity.

01The generation of static electricity

Because the nuclei of different atoms have different binding abilities to electrons, when objects are close to each other, electrons will be transferred between objects, resulting in uneven distribution of electric charges between material systems and breaking the original equilibrium state.

The so-called static electricity is actually the electric charges that have been transferred and accumulated on an object, and many phenomena caused by these electric charges, such as hair frizz, dust on the computer screen, etc., are electrostatic phenomena.

When we move, our bodies and clothing will rub against the ground, air, etc., so that electrons are transferred between them, thereby electrifying the body.

Most of our shoes have insulating rubber soles, and the electric charge accumulated by the body cannot be conducted to the ground through the shoes, so the electric charge of the body gradually accumulates, and static electricity is generated.

The phenomenon of static electricity is more common in winter than in summer, which is related to the electrical conductivity of air under different humidity. When it is relatively humid, there are a large number of tiny droplets floating in the air, which can transfer part of the electric charge of the body. In winter, the climate is dry and the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor is larger. The large temperature difference will reduce the relative humidity of the air, so the electric charge caused by friction is easy to accumulate. .

02 Hazards of static electricity

For the human body: In daily life, due to the dry environment, friction, wearing chemical fiber clothing and other reasons, the body often generates static electricity, and when it comes into contact with metal, it will cause pain and bring greater psychological pressure to people.

Studies have shown that when the human body is exposed to static electricity for a long time, people will experience nervousness, anxiety, chest tightness and other uncomfortable symptoms, affecting normal work and life.

For industry: For example, in gas stations, gasoline is a flammable liquid. When the ambient temperature increases or abnormal conditions occur, the flammable vapor and air volatilized from the oil will form an explosive mixture. Once a spark occurs, a fire or even an explosion can occur, and electrostatic discharge is precisely what provides sparks.

It can be seen that static electricity is an ignition source that can provide sparks, and its concealment, potentiality, randomness and complexity have laid a major safety hazard for oil depot fire or explosion hazards.

03How to prevent static electricity

1. Keep the skin moist

If static electricity comes to you frequently, it is likely that your skin is dehydrated. Improving the moisturization of the skin can better avoid the generation of static electricity, which also avoids the pain caused by static electricity to the skin.

2. Keep indoor humidity

In autumn and winter, the air humidity drops, which makes it difficult to release static electricity, which causes excessive static electricity in the body. The way to prevent static electricity indoors is to increase the air humidity, generally requiring a relative humidity of 45% to 65%.

To maintain air humidity in the dry season, you can put a basin of water indoors to allow the water to evaporate naturally, or use a humidifier to adjust the indoor humidity.

3. Electrostatic discharge device

You can purchase common electrostatic dischargers, electrostatic discharge rods, electrostatic tapes, electrostatic stickers, and static-removing keychains on the market. When touching metal parts, first use small metal objects (such as keys, electrostatic discharge bars) to touch the position to be touched to achieve the purpose of eliminating static electricity.

When driving out, also pay attention to:

When at the gas station, be sure to guard against static electricity and discharge it before refueling. Under normal circumstances, the self-service refueling machine itself can discharge static electricity. The keyboard on the self-service refueling machine is made of metal and is in direct contact with the ground. When the car owner enters his refueling information before refueling, the static electricity carried on his body has been released. Of course, it is recommended to press your hand on the static discharge button of the self-service fuel dispenser to discharge before refueling, which will be safer.

Correct use of the refueling gun:

Before refueling, tap the refueling gun on the fuel tank port to eliminate static electricity. When refueling, put the fuel gun as deep as possible into the fuel tank port, which can reduce the volatilization of gasoline vapor, which is equivalent to reducing the ignition medium from the source.

If there is a fire at the fuel tank mouth, don't panic, stop the fueling operation immediately, then keep the fueling gun muzzle away from the fuel source, and quickly extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher.

Ladies and gentlemen, please pay attention to safety

Prevent static electricity, say goodbye to "Pikachu" and let safety be with us!

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