Air humidity is one of the main factors for all materials erosion. High levels of relative humidity (RH) damages almost any type of material leading to severe effects such as Mold, Damp, Rot, & Rust.
Equipment
|
RecommendedRH -(%)Relative Humidity |
Tanks , cars |
40-45% |
Airplanes |
40-45% |
Electronics |
35-40% |
Unpacked Medicine |
20 - 35% |
Rust Resistance |
Below 40% |
Rubber & Plastic |
35%-45% |
Books and Paper Archive |
40 - 55% |
Paper Storage |
35 - 45% |
Preventing Rust and Corrosion |
below 55%, |
Library |
45% |