Triboelectric Series

(...a series of relative affinities ~ positive and negative charges)

When two of the following materials are rubbed together under ordinary circumstances, the top listed material becomes positively charged and the lower listed material becomes negatively charged.

MORE POSITIVE

  • rabbit's fur
  • glass
  • mica
  • nylon
  • wool
  • cat's fur
  • silk
  • paper
  • cotton
  • wood
  • acrylic
  • cellophane tape
  • polystyrene
  • polyethylene
  • rubber balloon
  • saran wrap
    • MORE NEGATIVE

    compiled by Ken Fox of Smoky Hill High School