Corrosive Composition - the elemental composition of a particulate contamination may be corrosive to materials within the computer system. We will identify the common types of particulates that contaminate the environment and offer some suggestions for reducing and controlling contamination in your facility. Because synthetics have a low melting point, they may create a sticky surface to which other particulates will adhere. Common culprits include worn air conditioning parts, new raised floors, rotor brushes in vacuum cleaner monitors and printer component wear. Another common culprit is the electrician, who might be hardwiring and leave metal debris behind.
Metallic particulates conduct electricity.
Because they conduct electricity, they have an increased potential for creating short circuits. They are also magnetically attracted to circuits because of the magnetic fields generated by computer equipment. This particulate usually shows up as rust. In addition to being conductive, carbon dust is also combustible. This type of particulate can be disastrous as metallic particulates because humidity transforms the fibers into electrically conductive elements which also act as carriers of other particulates.