Influence of Polymer Melt Behavior on Flammability.
Influence of Polymer Melt Behavior on Flammability.
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Ohlemiller, T. J.; Butler, K. M.
NISTIR 6588; November 2000.
U.S./Japan Government Cooperative Program on Natural
Resources (UJNR). Fire Research and Safety. 15th Joint
Panel Meeting. Volume 1. Proceedings. March 1-7, 2000,
San Antonio, TX, Bryner, S. L., Editor(s), 81-88 pp,
2000.
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Keywords:
fire safety; fire research; flammability; melting;
polypropylene; experiments
Abstract:
As the initial step in a study of the role of polymer
melt viscosity in polymer burning behavior, a simpler,
non-burning configuration has been examined. Vertical
slabs of two types of polypropylene have been subjected
to uniform radiative heating on one face. The subsequent
melt flow process was monitored by measuring weights,
temperatures and flow velocities. A low MW polypropylene
flowed freely at temperatures below those for
significant degradation whereas a commercial
polypropylene of higher MW degraded and gasified
extensively. Plans are described for modeling the
non-reactive case first.
