Butler, K.
(1997),
Physical Modeling of Intumescent Fire Retardant Polymers, , Washington, DC, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=911917
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Physical Modeling of Intumescent Fire Retardant Polymers
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Intumescent chemical systems are designed to swell into a thick, robust foam upon exposure to heat, protecting the underlying material from fire by providing a physical barrier to heat and mass transfer. The mechanisms determining the fire-resistant properties of these materials are not well understood. Various approaches to modeling intumescent behavior are reviewed. A three-dimensional model that incorporates physical and chemical phenomena at the scale of a single bubble is described.Citation
Polymeric Foams: Science and Technology
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, Washington, DC
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fire retardants, intumescence, intumescent coatings, fire resistant materials, foam barriers, numerical analysis
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Created January 1, 1997, Updated February 19, 2017