Reaction to fire and water vapour resistance performance of treated wood specimens containing TiO sub(2) and clay nanoparticles

The effect of TiO sub(2) and/or clay nanoparticles on water vapour permeability and the reaction to fire performance of coated and impregnated spruce wood were studied. Water vapour permeability properties were used to assess the moisture transfer properties and durability of the specimens using the...

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Published in:Fire and materials 2014-11, Vol.38 (7), p.717-724
Main Authors: Fufa, Selamawit Mamo, Steen-Hansen, Anne, Jelle, Bjoern Petter, Hovde, Per Jostein
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Language:English
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Summary:The effect of TiO sub(2) and/or clay nanoparticles on water vapour permeability and the reaction to fire performance of coated and impregnated spruce wood were studied. Water vapour permeability properties were used to assess the moisture transfer properties and durability of the specimens using the cup test. The reaction to the early stage fire development properties of the specimens was analysed using a small scale cone calorimeter test. Comparisons between the different treated and untreated specimens on the moisture and reaction to fire performances were performed. The results revealed poor reaction to fire and water vapour resistance of specimens treated with TiO sub(2) and/or clay nanoparticles containing treatments. Copyright copyright 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:0308-0501
1099-1018
DOI:10.1002/fam.2211