Engineering
Electrostatic Discharge Risks in Pharmaceutical Powder Handling
Quick fact
A single electrostatic discharge can ignite pharmaceutical powders even if the discharge energy is as low as 1 millijoule, which is far less than the energy of a typical static shock you feel from a doorknob.
Why this is interesting
You've likely felt a static shock after walking on a carpet, but did you know that the same principle can ignite pharmaceutical powders during manufacturing?