The Use of Halons as Fire Suppressants - A Literature Survey

Abstract

The literature on the use of halons as fire suppressants is reviewed. Specific areas covered are: The decomposition of halons thermally and catalytically in fire situations; The effects of fire, halon concentration, and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity on corrosion rates; The corrosion effects of halons on diesel engines, sensitive instruments, electronic components, and computer materials. A bibliography on the toxicology of halons is included in the report. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 05, 1977
Accession Number
ADA050098

Entities

People

  • Frederic W. Williams
  • J. K. Musick

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Products
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Fire Extinguishing Agents
  • Fire Protection
  • Halogenated Hydrocarbons
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Plastics
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Polymeric Films
  • Resins

Readers

  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems