- Author
- Sunavala, P. D. | Basu, P. K.
- Title
- Flammability and Fire-Proofing of Wood and Paper.
- Coporate
- Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India
- Journal
- Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Vol. 44, No. 5, 237-243, May 1985
- Keywords
- wood | paper | flammability | ignition | mathematical models | flameproofing | phosphorus compounds | 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.