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Title: Pigments to reflect the infrared radiation from fire

Abstract

Conventional paints transmit or absorb most of the intense infrared radiation emitted by fire, a fact that contributes to the spread of fire. Techniques used for design of coatings with high visible reflectivity are here adapted to the design of coatings that have high reflectivity in the 1 to 8 {mu}m wavelength range important in fires. Promising materials for pigments include titanium dioxide, iron oxide, chromium oxide, and silicon, with particle diameters in the 1 to 2 {mu}m range. Aluminum flake pigments are also effective. Pigment synthesis by the deposition of coatings on mica flakes is briefly discussed. 29 refs., 4 figs.

Authors:
 [1]
  1. Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (United States)
Publication Date:
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
68013
DOE Contract Number:  
AC03-76SF00098
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Journal of Heat Transfer
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 117; Journal Issue: 2; Other Information: PBD: May 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
40 CHEMISTRY; 42 ENGINEERING NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CATEGORIES; INFRARED RADIATION; REFLECTION; FIRES; REFLECTIVE COATINGS; DESIGN; SPECTRAL REFLECTANCE; PAINTS; RADIANT HEAT TRANSFER; PIGMENTS; RUTILE; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; NUMERICAL ANALYSIS; BINDERS

Citation Formats

Berdahl, P. Pigments to reflect the infrared radiation from fire. United States: N. p., 1995. Web. doi:10.1115/1.2822529.
Berdahl, P. Pigments to reflect the infrared radiation from fire. United States. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2822529
Berdahl, P. 1995. "Pigments to reflect the infrared radiation from fire". United States. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2822529.
@article{osti_68013,
title = {Pigments to reflect the infrared radiation from fire},
author = {Berdahl, P},
abstractNote = {Conventional paints transmit or absorb most of the intense infrared radiation emitted by fire, a fact that contributes to the spread of fire. Techniques used for design of coatings with high visible reflectivity are here adapted to the design of coatings that have high reflectivity in the 1 to 8 {mu}m wavelength range important in fires. Promising materials for pigments include titanium dioxide, iron oxide, chromium oxide, and silicon, with particle diameters in the 1 to 2 {mu}m range. Aluminum flake pigments are also effective. Pigment synthesis by the deposition of coatings on mica flakes is briefly discussed. 29 refs., 4 figs.},
doi = {10.1115/1.2822529},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/68013}, journal = {Journal of Heat Transfer},
number = 2,
volume = 117,
place = {United States},
year = {Mon May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1995},
month = {Mon May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1995}
}