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1 online resource (xv, 429 pages) : illustrations |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Print version record. |
| Summary |
This is a comprehensive source of information on all aspects of fire retardancy. Particluar emphasis is placed on the burning behaviour and flame retarding properties of polymeric materials and textiles. It covers combustion, flame retardants, smoke and toxic products generally and then goes on to concentrate on some more material-specific aspects of combustion in relation to textiles, composites and bulk polymers. Developments in all areas of fire retardant materials are covered including research in new areas such as nanocomposition. Fire retardant materials is an essential reference source for all those working with, researching into, or designing new fire retardant materials. Detailed analysis of the burning behaviour and flame retarding properties of ploymers, composites and textilesCovers smoke and toxic gas generationAnalysis of material performance in fire. |
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Front Cover; Fire Retardant Materials; Copyright Page; Table of Contants; Preface; List of contributors; Chapter 1. Introduction: polymer combustion, condensed phase pyrolysis and smoke formation; 1.1 Polymers; 1.2 Condensed-phase processes; 1.3. Smoke; 1.4 Conclusions; 1.5 Bibliography; References; Chapter 2. Mechanisms and modes of action in flame retardancy of polymers; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 General considerations; 2.3 Gas-phase mechanisms; 2.4 The condensed-phase mechanism; 2.5 Modes of action of halogen-based flame retardants: synergistic systems |
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2.6 Modes of action of phosphorus-based flame retardants2.7 Modes of action of borates; 2.8 Modes of action of metal hydroxides and other hydrated inorganic additives; References; Chapter 3. Toxicity of fire retardants in relation to life safety and environmental hazards; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Toxic combustion products from fires: general; 3.3 Toxic effects of smoke products; 3.4 Methods available and hazards to be assessed; 3.5 Effects of specific fire-retardant systems; 3.6 Conclusions; References; Chapter 4. Textiles; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Hazards and risks |
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4.3 Burning behaviour of textiles4.4 Flammability testing of textiles; 4.5 Burning and flame-retardant mechanisms; 4.6 Cellulosic textiles; 4.7 Flame-retarded wool and blends; 4.8 Flame-retardant synthetic fibres; 4.9 High heat and flame resistant fibres and textiles; 4.10 Methods of flame retardancy; 4.11 Environmental issues; 4.12 Conclusions; References; Chapter 5. Composites; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 The properties of the constituents of composites; 5.3 Flammability of composite structures; 5.4 Methods of imparting flame retardancy to composites |
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5.5 Conclusions: some important considerationsReferences; Chapter 6. Nanocomposites; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 The structure and properties of layered silicates; 6.3 The structure of nanocomposites; 6.4 Synthesis methods; 6.5 Characterisation; 6.6 Properties of nanocomposites; 6.7 The mechanism of flame retardance in nanocomposites; 6.8 Conclusion; References; Chapter 7. Recent developments in flame-retarding thermoplastics and thermosets; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Thermoplastics versus thermosets; 7.3 Factors affecting flammability and its reduction |
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7.4 Testing procedures and hazard assessments: general aspects7.5 Flame-retardant thermoplastics; 7.6 Flame-retardant elastomers; 7.7 Flame-retardant thermosets; 7.8 Inherently flame-retardant polymers; 7.9 Conclusions; References; Chapter 8. Applications of halogen flame retardants; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Mechanism of flame retardancy with halogenated compounds; 8.3 Guidelines for choice of halogenated flame retardants; 8.4 New trends in halogenated flame retardants; 8.5 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 9. Natural polymers, wood and lignocellulosic materials |
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Fire resistant materials.
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Ignifuges.
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fire resistance.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Fire Science.
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Fire resistant materials
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| Added Author |
Horrocks, A. Richard.
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Price, Dennis, Professor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Fire retardant materials. Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press ; Cambridge, England : Woodhead, 2001 0849338832 (DLC) 00050720 (OCoLC)45136653 |
| ISBN |
1591246148 (electronic bk.) |
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9781591246145 (electronic bk.) |
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1855737469 (electronic bk.) |
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9781855737464 (electronic bk.) |
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9781439823835 (electronic bk.) |
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1439823839 (electronic bk.) |
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1855734192 (electronic bk.) |
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9781855734197 (electronic bk.) |
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AU@ 000025337450 |
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AU@ 000048953486 |
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AU@ 000049572754 |
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DEBBG BV042316838 |
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DEBSZ 40006443X |
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GBVCP 801089956 |
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NLGGC 260779393 |
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NZ1 10240628 |
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NZ1 15593500 |
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