Effect of Using Metallic Oxides (Al2O3,MgO,TiO2 ) on Flammability and Fire Resistance of Unsaturated Polyester


Abstract in English

In this paper an experimental investigation of unsaturated polyester(UPR) with different weight fractions(2,4,5,7 )wt% of (Al2O3,MgO,TiO2) as powders ,has been done. the identification of their flammability and fire resistance ranges are found out . the time needed to puncture the samples, the mass loss, the diameter variation ,and the flame effect on the samples surface are measured. the samples were tested by Oxyacetylene flame using a device which is designed in the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering labs. The results showed that (MgO) is the best one for its flammability and fire resistance. The longest time before puncture , and the lowest mass loss were achieved by( UPR+ 7% MgO) with(16% mass loss in 112 sec ), while pure UPR has ( 27% mass loss in 45 sec).

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