Effect of Addition of Boric Acid and Borax on Fire-Retardant and Mechanical Properties of Urea Formaldehyde Saw Dust Composites

Joint Authors

Nagieb, Zenat A.
El-Meligy, Magda G.
Nassar, Mona A.

Source

International Journal of Carbohydrate Chemistry

Issue

Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2011-11-01

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

6

Main Subjects

Chemistry

Abstract EN

Properties of the flame retardant urea formaldehyde (UF) board made from saw dust fibers were investigated.

Flame retardant chemicals that were evaluated include boric acid (BA) and borax (BX) which were incorporated with saw dust fibers to manufacture experimental panels.

Three concentration levels, (0.5, 1, and 5%) of fire retardants and 10% urea formaldehyde resin based on oven dry fiber weight were used to manufacture experimental panels.

Physical and mechanical properties including water absorption, modulus of rupture (MOR), and modulus of elasticity (MOE) were determined.

The results showed that water absorption and bending strength decreased as the flame retardant increased.

The highest concentration of (BA + BX) enhanced the fire retardant more than the lower ones.

Scanning electron microscope and FTIR of composite panels were studied.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Nagieb, Zenat A.& Nassar, Mona A.& El-Meligy, Magda G.. 2011. Effect of Addition of Boric Acid and Borax on Fire-Retardant and Mechanical Properties of Urea Formaldehyde Saw Dust Composites. International Journal of Carbohydrate Chemistry،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Nagieb, Zenat A.…[et al.]. Effect of Addition of Boric Acid and Borax on Fire-Retardant and Mechanical Properties of Urea Formaldehyde Saw Dust Composites. International Journal of Carbohydrate Chemistry No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)

Nagieb, Zenat A.& Nassar, Mona A.& El-Meligy, Magda G.. Effect of Addition of Boric Acid and Borax on Fire-Retardant and Mechanical Properties of Urea Formaldehyde Saw Dust Composites. International Journal of Carbohydrate Chemistry. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-449435