Moisture Damage to Electronic Products and Prevention Strategies
Release Date: 2024-12-27Release source:
Electronics Fear Moisture – Here’s Why & How to Protect Them
Many electronics users have experienced issues like:
Water damage to non‑water‑resistant watches
Phones with an IP67 rating still facing moisture risks
TVs malfunctioning after high‑humidity periods
Camera lenses needing storage in dry cabinets during rainy seasons
Moisture is a common threat to electronics because their components—pins, solder joints, capacitors, ICs, heat sinks, etc.—contain metals. Once humidity or droplets enter enclosed spaces, they cause corrosion, leading to:
Electrical degradation – Poor contact, increased resistance, even open circuits.
Short‑circuit risk – Conductive corrosion products can bridge connections.
Mechanical weakening – Corrosion reduces strength, leading to broken or loose pins.
Electrochemical reactions – Especially in salty maritime conditions, galvanic corrosion accelerates if the potential difference between metals exceeds 0.5 V.
Swelling & deformation – Moisture absorption and corrosion can distort components; in batteries, this may cause leakage or rupture.
Mold growth – In environments with 25–35 °C and ≥80% RH, mold thrives on dust and moisture inside devices, producing acids that corrode circuits, damage insulation, and tarnish optical surfaces.
The solution lies in prevention and care.Users should avoid high‑humidity environments where possible. When exposure is unavoidable, effective desiccants are key.SUPER DRY offers a range of desiccants designed for electronics protection, providing strong moisture absorption, various sizes for different devices, and reliable control of enclosed‑space humidity.
