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THE THERMAL INSULATION AFFORDED BY A FIRE RETARDANT COATING

Pickard, R.W., 1955. THE THERMAL INSULATION AFFORDED BY A FIRE RETARDANT COATING. Fire Research Notes 155


ABSTRACT

An expression has been derived for the interface temperature rise of a combustible material with a protective layer when exposed to heat radiation. Analysis of the results gives a guide to the physical properties of an effective fire retardant paint and the conditions under which the expression gives valid results.



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