Chapter 6: Thermal properties, combustion, and fire retardancy of wood

Roger M. Rowell; Mark A. Dietenberger

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Chapter 6: Thermal properties, combustion, and fire retardancy of wood

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Roger M. Rowell, Mark A. Dietenberger

Year:

2013

Type:

Book Chapter

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

Source:

In: Second edition of the Handbood of wood Chemistry and Wood Composites, Roger Rowell, Editor, by CRC Books, 2013

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Abstract

One of the greatest assets of cellulosic resources is their compatibility with nature, including their combustibility and degradability which allow for constant turnover and regeneration of these natural resources. A fundamental understanding of these properties and possible methods for controlling them is essential for protection and better utilization of these resources.

Keywords

wood thermal properties, wood combustion, wood fire retardancy

Citation

Rowell, Roger M.; Dietenberger, Mark A. 2013. Chapter 6: Thermal properties, combustion, and fire retardancy of wood. In: Second edition of the Handbood of Wood Chemistry and Wood Composites, Roger Rowell, Editor, by CRC Books, 2013; pp. 127-149