• INVESTIGATION OF EFFECTS OF ALUM AND POTASSIUM SESQUICARBONATE ON THE FIRE CHARACTERISTICS OF FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAM


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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ] ABSTRACT The effectiveness of alum and potassium sesquicarbonate was studied by incorporating various concentrations of the flame retardants into the polyurethane foam sample. The flammability tests were carried out and the results showed that as the concentration of the flame retardants increased, the flame propagation rate, after glow time, burn length and flame duration decreased for both flame retardants, while ignition time, add-on and char formation increased for both flame retardants. Thermogravimetric analysis shows that both alum and potassium sesquicarbonate functi ... Continue Reading

         

      LIST OF TABLES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]  LIST OF TABLES     Table 1.    :       Solubility of the compounds.  Table 2.    :       Foam formulation using Alum as flame retardant.  Table 3.   :       Effect of flame retardants on ignition time.  Table 4.    :       Effects of flame retardants on burn length.  Table 5.    :       Effects of flame retardants on flame propagation Rate.  Table 6.   :       Effects of flame retardants on flame duration.  Table 7.    :       Effects of flame retardants on char  formation  Table 8.    :       Effects of flame ... Continue Reading

         

      LIST OF FIGURES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]  LIST OF FIGURES  Fig. 1:       The combustion process. Fig. 2:       Basic unit in a urethane block copolymer.  Fig. 3:       Structure-property relationships in polyurethane.  Fig. 4:       Thermogravimetric analyzer  Fig. 5 :       Effects of flame retardants on Ignition time. Fig. 6 :       Effects of flame retardants on burn length Fig. 7 :       Effects of flame retardants on flame propagation rate  Fig. 8:       Effects of flame retardants on flame duration  Fig. 9 :       Effects of flame retardants on char formation  Fig ... Continue Reading

         

      TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ] TABLE OF CONTENTS    Title page Certification                                       Dedication                                          Acknowledgements                            Abstract                                             Table of contents                               List of table                         ... Continue Reading

         

      CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 8 ]CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION In every day to day activity, foam materials are all around our homes, vehicles, schools and industries. It is the cushioning material of choice in almost all furniture and bedding. It is used as carpet cushions. It is the material used for pillows, roof liners, sound proofing, car and truck seats. Foam has become such a widely used material because it provides a unique combination of form and function [1]. Types of foam such as neoprene, polystyrene, polyethylene, polyurethane, polyether and polyester based polyurethane are s ... Continue Reading

         

      CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 2 ] Thermogravimetric analysis: This determines changes in weight in relation to change in temperature. It was determined using a thermogravimetric analyzer made by Schimadzu TA – 60ws model. The furnace of the instrument was first opened to stabilize the instrument. The furnace has two pans. The foam samples were weighed and placed in one of the pan and the second pan contained Alumina which serves as the reference point used in balancing the weight of the samples. It was set at a specific temperature and the readings were recorded by a system used in controlling the i ... Continue Reading

         

      CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 7 ]Effects of flame retardants on Add - on:Results in Table 9, Fig. 11 show that as the concentration of flame retardant increases, Add - on increases. Add – on depends on the concentration of the flame retardants used. Since both of them are soluble in water, there was good crosslinking during the production of the foam. ... Continue Reading

         

      REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ] REFERENCESM.E. Bailey (1971), Polyurethane Study in Chemical Principles, Journal Chemistry Education, pp 48, 809. T.W Solomon Graham (1980), Organic Chemistry 2nd ed. John Wiley and Sons, Toronto, pp 334 – 339. C.J. Benning (1969), Plastic Foams, The Physical and Chemistry of Product Performance and Process Technology, Vol. I, Chemistry and Physics of Foams Formation, John Wiley and Sons, New York, pp 235-247J.H Troitzch (1990), International Plastics Flammability Handbook, 2nded, Hanser Publishers, Germany, pp 164­295. R.G Gann (1993), Flame Retardants Overview ... Continue Reading