Effect of superfine KHCO3 and ABC powder on ignition sensitivity of PMMA dust layer

Abstract

In order to evaluate the flame-retardant capacity of KHCO3 and ABC on the ignition of PMMA dust layer accumulation on hot surfaces, the ignition time and critical heating temperature of PMMA/KHCO3 and PMMA/ABC dust layer were experimentally investigated. The thermal stability of the mixed dust, the condensed phase products and gas phase products of the mixed dust combustion were analyzed to reveal the flame-retardant mechanism. The ignition time of 30 μm PMMA was obviously longer than that of 5 μm PMMA, and the critical heating temperature was close to that of 5 μm PMMA. KHCO3 and ABC could greatly extend the ignition time of the PMMA dust layer and increase the critical heating temperature of the dust layer. ABC was more effective than KHCO3. The decomposition of KHCO3 and ABC absorbed the heat and inhibits the pyrolysis of PMMA. The HPO3 and P2O5 generated by the decomposition of ABC would cover the surface of PMMA aggregates or particles and act as a physical barrier. The main light combustible gas produced by PMMA pyrolysis were CO and C2H4. The CO2 generated during the decomposition of KHCO3 could dilute the combustible gas in the ambient to inhibit the combustion of PMMA.