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Title: Polymer impregnated fibrous materials. The resistance of polymer-wood composites to chemical corrosion

Journal Article · · Composites, v. 4, no. 6, pp. 246-253

The resistance to chemical attack of polymer composites (formed by impregnating tirnber with liquid monomers which are subsequently polymerized in the interstices of the wood by high-energy radiation) based on ash, birch, elm, and maple was evaluated for a representative range of corrosive reagents. The behavior of these composites was compared with that of the untreated parent timbers, and with teak and iroko which have a high natural resistance to corrosion. The chemical resistance of composites is generally 2 to 5 times greater than that of untreated timbers. (auth)

Research Organization:
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Research Group, Harwell, Eng.
NSA Number:
NSA-29-003120
OSTI ID:
4405117
Journal Information:
Composites, v. 4, no. 6, pp. 246-253, Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-74; Bib. Info. Source: UK (United Kingdom (sent to DOE from))
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English