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Surface voltage of a static electricity charge

PJ
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How does the voltage measured at the surface of a material compare to the voltage that drives electrostatic discharge? I am using the following instrument:

http://www.detectortechnologies.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=20

 

Is it equivalent, meaning is that the voltage that would be needed to overcome the dielectric strength of air and result in a discharge?

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