- Author
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Sunavala, P. D.
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Basu, P. K.
- Title
- Flammability and Fire-Proofing of Wood and Paper.
- Coporate
- Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India
- Journal
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Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research,
Vol. 44,
No. 5,
237-243,
May 1985
- Keywords
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wood
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paper
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flammability
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ignition
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mathematical models
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flameproofing
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phosphorus compounds
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cellulosic materials
- Abstract
- The statistical average loss of life in USA due to fire within the last 10 years works out to more than 12,000 people; in addition, a large number of animals are lost and huge financial losses result.