Effects of Static Electricity on Analytical Weighing
Last updated: March 2020
Overview
Static electricity is a common and naturally occurring phenomenon. However, it can have a variety of detrimental effects in research laboratories, including during the analytical weighing process. Static electricity can negatively affect either the weighing process itself or the results, requiring time-consuming material selection or handling procedures to counteract these problems.
Among the various options for eliminating static electricity during analytical weighing are simple, low-cost measures. However, due to current metrological and practical limitations, these measures are difficult, time-consuming and not universally applicable. With a Cubis® II balance, on the other hand, methods are available that are both powerful and space-saving.
Learn more about these methods by downloading this article.
- Document type: Article
- Page count: 5
- Read time: 6 minutes
Key Takeaways
- Static electricity can significantly affect analytical weighing, causing load changes and poor repeatability
- Solutions like ionizers, anti-static pens, and conductive coatings are effective in neutralizing static charges, ensuring accurate and consistent weighing results
- The Q-Stat ionizer built into the Cubis® II balance quickly eliminates electrostatic charges, addressing the need for efficient static control in fast-paced lab environments
- Implementing these antistatic methods and equipment is essential for maintaining the integrity of analytical weighing and avoiding the negative impacts of static electricity
This Resource is Designed for:
- Lab Managers
- Lab Technicians
- Scientists
- Lab Assistants
- Chemists
- Analytical Labs
- Quality Control Labs
Applications Supported:
- Electrostatic Influences
- Static Electricity
- Cubis® II Balances
- Analytical Balances
- Lab Weighing
