Term: electrostatic filter
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.E02027

Definition:
Filters for which an electrostatic charge is applied to the filter element. A fibrous filter material is often pleated in between V-shaped supports consisting of electrostatically charged, metal rods which are insulated from the supporting frame.

Related Terms:
1) filter (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.F02384).

Source: PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2186 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)

Citation: 'electrostatic filter' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.E02027

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