Charging member, charging device and process cartridge detachably mountable to image forming apparatus

摘要

A charging member for charging a member to be charged includes a base member; a surface elastic member supported by the base member, the elastic member comprises a foamed member and a coating layer covering the foamed member; wherein a surface of the charging member has an Asker-C hardness of not more than 55 degrees and an international rubber hardness (IRHD) of not more than 80 degrees. <IMAGE>