Thermal and flammability characterization of graphite composites

Journal Article · Mon Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · J. Fire Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1177/073490418600400602· OSTI ID:6096048

Kourtides, D A

Thermal, mechanical, and flammability properties of graphite composites fabricated with XU71775/H795, a bismaleimide/vinyl-polystyrylpyridine formulation; H795, a bismaleimide; Cycom 6162, a phenolic; and PSP 6022M, a polystyrylpyridine and two types of graphite reinforcement were evaluated and compared with a composite made with an epoxy resin as a matrix. The measured properties included limiting-oxygen index, smoke evolution, thermal degradation products, total-heat release, heat-release rates, mass loss, flame spread, ignition resistance, thermogravimetric analysis, and selected mechanical properties. It was found that the combination of XU71775/H795 with the graphite tape was the optimum design giving the lowest heat release rate. 16 references.

• Research Organization: NASA, Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
• OSTI ID: 6096048
• Journal Information: J. Fire Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Fire Sci.; (United States) Vol. 4; ISSN JFSCD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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