Kinetic Aspects of Flame Inhibition by Halons and Halon Alternative Compounds
Abstract
A comprehensive review on possible substitutes for halons was published in 1990. The paper also contains background information on experimental observations and the current state of understanding of the flame suppression phenomenon. For the present purposes, it is important to remember that there are a wide number of tests that can be used to classify compounds in terms of their efficiency as a fire suppressant. The meaning of such tests in terms of the fundamental chemical changes are however unclear. In all of these tests Halon 1301 has always ranked very high. Since it is extraordinarily non-toxic, until the advent of the ozone depletion problem, there has been no necessity for any deeper understanding of its fire suppression capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA351159
Entities
People
- Andrzej W. Miziolek
- Anthony E. Finnerty
- Wing Tsang
Organizations
- National Institute of Standards and Technology