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Charged Plate Analyzers
It once was that there were as many " charged plate analyzers " as there were ionization systems. Prior to standardization, it was
easy to create a test device which could favor one ionization system over another. Here as in any evaluation regarding static electricity, the equation Q = C V comes into play. Capacitance and voltage are inversely
proportional. If we analyze an ionization source with a plate capacitance of 200pf and read 10volts, we will read 1000volts using a 2pf plate.
To even the field, the ESD Association developed Standard 3.1 which called for a plate size of 6" x 6" and a total
capacitance of 20pf. This standard is an ionization standard and is the most common usage of charged plate analyzers.
But did you know that this same device is a tremendous training and educational tool ? It can be used to graphically demonstrate
various static phenomena, such as induction charging, voltage suppression, difference of potential, triboelectric charging, and electrostatic fields. It can also be used to evaluate table and floor mats,
conductive flooring finishes, smocks, finger cots and gloves, tote boxes, wrist straps, and more.
E-mail or Contact C.C. Steven Customer Service at
805-658-0207 for details ! You'll be surprised just what you can analyze with these systems
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