Tribolectric series


When any two of the materials listed here are rubbed together, the upper one loses electrons to the lower one and becomes positively charged, and the lower one becomes negatively charged.


Positive polarity

Asbestos

Rabbit's Fur

Glass

Mica

Nylon

Wool

Cat's Fur

Silk

Paper

Cotton

Wood

Sealing Wax

Amber

Polystyrene

Polyethylene

Rubber balloon

Sulphur

Celluloid

Hard rubber

Negative polarity

Cling Film


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Date Last Modified: April 2003

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