Evaluation of Polyimide Flexible Foam,

Abstract

A 0.5 pcf polyimide flexible foam developed by Solar Turbines International, Division of International Harvester Corp., was evaluated for cushioning and flammability characteristics. The results showed that the dynamic cushioning characteristics were equivalent to 0.5 polyurethane foam at 72 degrees F, superior at -40 degrees F and the foam has improved reuseability. When exposed to a flame of a bunsen burner the polyimide foam was considered non-burning, with little smoke emission or odor. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA082742

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  • W. Paul Robbins

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  • Air Platforms
  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Compression
  • Contracts
  • Cushioning
  • Engineering
  • Flames
  • Flammability
  • Government Procurement
  • Instrumentation
  • Logistics
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Packaging
  • Polyurethanes
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

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