Fire-retardant treatment of roofing thatch

The double salt calcium phosphate-calcium sulphate monohydrate, hereafter referred to as fertilizer, was used to impregnate some grass commonly used for roofing houses. It was found that this treatment significantly changed the thermal characteristics of the material. Reasons are adduced to explain...

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Published in:Fire and materials 1992, Vol.16 (3), p.155-158
Main Authors: EBOATU, A. N, BIRNIN-KEBBI, F, SHEBU, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Building technical equipments
Buildings
Buildings. Public works
Exact sciences and technology
Fire behavior of materials and structures
Fire protection
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Summary:The double salt calcium phosphate-calcium sulphate monohydrate, hereafter referred to as fertilizer, was used to impregnate some grass commonly used for roofing houses. It was found that this treatment significantly changed the thermal characteristics of the material. Reasons are adduced to explain these observations.
ISSN:0308-0501
1099-1018