- Author
- McCamy, C. S. | Lee, T. G.
- Title
- Mechanisms of Fire Ignition and Extinguishment. 1st Progress Report. July 1, 1956-December 31, 1956.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
- Report
- NBS 5137, January 31, 1957, 3 p.
- Distribution
- AVAILABLE FROM: National Archives, Civilian Records, Room 2800, 8601 Adelphia Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001, Telephone: 301-713-7230
- Contract
- NBS-PROJECT-1002-30-4873
- Keywords
- fire extinguishment
- Abstract
- The mechanisms of fire ignition and extinguishment are being investigated, with current emphasis on extinguishment by means of dry powders. Powders are being prepared and their physical properties are being measured. Methods of evaluating the effectiveness of powders have been developed and are in use.