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Off-Gassing and Particle Release by Heated Polymeric Materials

Journal Article
2008-01-2090
ISSN: 1946-3855, e-ISSN: 1946-3901
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2008-01-2090
Published June 29, 2008 by SAE International in United States
Off-Gassing and Particle Release by Heated Polymeric Materials
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Citation: Shevade, A., Ryan, M., Kisor, A., Manatt, K. et al., "Off-Gassing and Particle Release by Heated Polymeric Materials," SAE Int. J. Aerosp. 1(1):325-330, 2009, https://doi.org/10.4271/2008-01-2090.
Language: English

Abstract:

Polymers are one of the major constituents in electrical components. A study investigating pre-combustion off-gassing and particle release by polymeric materials over a range of temperatures can provide an understanding of thermal degradation prior to failure which may result in a fire hazard. In this work, we report simultaneous measurements of pre-combustion vapor and particle release by heated polymeric materials. The polymer materials considered for the current study are silicone and Kapton. The polymer samples were heated over the range 20 to 400°C. Response to vapor releases were recorded using the JPL Electronic Nose (ENose) and Industrial Scientific's ITX gas monitor configured to detect hydrogen chloride (HCl), carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen cyanide (HCN). Particle release was monitored using a TSI P-TRAK particle counter.