ISSN:
0021-8995
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
The effects of sulfur atoms on the thermal degradation and flammability of cellulose phenylthiophosphonate were investigated using thermogravimetry, IR spectrometry, and limiting oxygen index flammability tester. Introduction of sulfur atoms instead of oxygen atoms in the phosphonyl groups had little influence on the thermal degradation of cellulose. The thermal reactions were altered by ion exchange with sodium ions, and degradation of the cellulose chains was retarded. Cellulose phenylthiophosphonate was self-extinguishing above 4.64% phosphorus content. The flame-retardant properties remained when the cellulose phosphorus ester was ion exchanged with sodium ions. It was concluded that introduction of sulfur atoms into phosphorus esters of cellulose was effective in preventing the decrease in flame-retardant properties by ion exchange in laundering.
Additional Material:
6 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1978.070220308
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