Are glass jars suitable for storing ESD sensitive components?

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tomizett

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Here's an odd question... Is glass safe for storing static sensitive MOS devices? Obviously it's not static dispersive, but does it have any tendency to build up a static charge in the way that plastic does?
Only asking since glass food jars are convenient storage containers, but should their use be restricted to non-sensitive components?

If anyone has any idea, I'd be interested to know!
 
You should keep static sensitive devices in a conductive container, ordinary glass is an insulator.
 
I think that glass can hold a surface charge of static electricity, so best not to use it for ESD sensitive devices.

JimB
 
I always keep ESD sensitive components in the same bag/tube/tape that they shipped in. But it should be OK to put THAT ESD safe container inside a glass jar.
 
Don't skimp on proper static dispersive storage seems to be the consensus then - advice taken.
Thanks chaps.
 
The only thing I've ever used is that black conductive foam stuff, I dont remember ever having one fail.
 
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