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THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMPROVED DRY POWDER - FIELD TRIALS

Thorne, P.F. and Tucker, D.M., 1975. THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMPROVED DRY POWDER - FIELD TRIALS. Fire Research Notes 1042


ABSTRACT

The results of Class A and B fire tests using an experimental powder based on mono-ammonium phosphate of tailored particle size distribution are described. The experimental powder was found to be comparable with commercially available general purpose powders on Class A fires and more effective than sodium bicarbonate powders on Class B fires.



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